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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Berlin.

Mrs. r. l.. Purnell and little daugh-
ter, after visiting relatives in Scranton,
Pa. for three weeks. have returned
home.
Mr.. Joseph Gibson. who has been
visiting his family. and who expected to
remain until after Christmas. was called
away Tuesday BY telegram from his
employers.
Miss Flossie Watson, Of Girdletree. Is
visiting her sister. Mr.. Elijah +. Bell.
G. Hines Thomas has sold his home
on Broad Street to DR.. Charles Law.
who TOOK possession Of it this week.
Mr. Thomas moved in the house vacated
by DIR. Law.
Mr.. Glen Henley and bride. Of Jack
sonville, Florida. have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Purnell in town
this week, and will spend the Christmas
holidays with his father, Mr.. f. G.
Kenly, at Malvern Farm.
The Rev T. F. Beauchamp, of Will
mington. formerly pastor of the NJ. Z.
Church here, visited his daughter, Mrs.
II. 7. Furbush this week, and many
old acquaintance, who were glad to see
him.
Mr. Frank Cathel moved this week
from the country TO his new home on
A.. IL 10 Lac
built.
Mrs. Jerry Campbell, after spending
two weeks very pleasantly in Philadel-
phia and Collinsdale. has returned home.
Jerry Campbell.Jr., is expected home
tomorrow to spend the Christmas
holidays with his parents at the Males
tic
Mrs. Henry A. Godfrey. of Berlin. has
ordered from the McShane Bell Foun-
dry Co., Baltimore, a new bell for st.
Paul's Episcopal Church. The company
guarantee that the bell shall be Of rich,
sweet, mellow tone. and be made of the
very highest grade of bell metal. This
generous gift of Mrs. Godfrey is in
memory of her late husband. The COM
pany has prominised that the bell shall
be here in timeeo be placed in the
tower by Christmas Day. The bell will
weigh upwards of 500 lbs.
JONES-JARVIS
Mr.. Thomas A. Jarvis, Jr., and Miss
Jamie Jones. both of Berlin, were quietly
married on Wednesday evening. Dec.
9Th, at the home of the brides sister.
Mrs. j. II. Rayne. by the Rev. Thos.
K. Vandyke. They will reside at their
new house on Branch Street. Their
many friends will join us in wishing
them happy and prosperous future.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Mr.. WimbrOw Killed In His
Saw Mil

Mr.. Charles Wimbrow, brother Of Mr..
Willis Wimbrow, of Snow Hill, and one
of the most prominent and worthy cit
liens of Wango, Wicomico County, met
a violent death in his saw mill at that
place Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Wimbrow went to his mill. where
one of his brothers was doing some
saving, to look after the work He
was standing near the big saw when
a board split and was thrown with great
violence. striking Mr.. Wimbrow over the
heart, killing him instantly.
Mr.. Wimbrough was about forty-five
years old, son of the late John VIM
brow, and one of the most progressive
citizens OF his community. He conducted
the largest business enterprise at Wan
go. and gave employment to large
number of people. He leaves a wife
and two children and he will be sadly
missed by the people of Waago and
vicinity. The unfortunate man was
well-known in Worcester county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Challenge for an Oyster
EATING Contest

The following letter in the Baltimore
Sun of Thursday has aroused our Curl
osity to know the name of Snow Hills
champion. anyway. we hope Parke
wins.
To the Editors of The Sun: Worces-
ter County is situated in the southeast
corner Of the Eastern Sho' -, county
seat is Snow Hill, which has a railroad
station. telegraph line and can be
reached by phone. ! mention these facts
because you seem to have forgotten
that there is any such place as Snow
Hill, or any such county as Worcester
in Maryland. so seldom do your columns
have any items Of news from this Sec
ton.
We are anxious 10 get Worcester
County back ON the map and we know
of no better way than to announce the
fact that we, too. have champion oys-
ter-eater who authorizes us to challenge
Mr.. Schdmit Of your city to an oyster
eating contest for $500 side; time.
within the next 80 days. place. any
where on the Eastern Shore, 40 rounds
of 10 minutes each, 10 minutes inter-
mission between each round for refresh
ments. as hours previous notice for
training judges to be selected by the
Mayors of Baltimore city and Snow Hill;
the winner to donate one-half Of win
nings and gate receipts to the Philadel-
phia Hospital for the Cure of Diseases
Of the Stomach.
This challenge is open not only to Mr..
Schmidt, but to any other naturalized
citizen Of the United States. We have
the champion and have no hesitation in
backing him so long as his gastric juices
continue TO flow. Baker succeeded in
keeping Talbot on the map; kindly help
US to reinstate Worcester where she
belongs.
c. PARKER SMITH.
Snow Hill. Md, Dec Is.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Beef Prices Down.

The recent action of the navy depart
ment in buying beef from Argentina has
forced down the prices of American
packers. This is shown. the navy de-
partment announced to-day. by bids
just opened at various pay Offices from
competitors for department contracts
for the months of January, February
and March. At every port, excepting
Norfolk, and Hampton Roads, prices
for American beef were based on Argen-
tina quotations resulting in saw ny Of
several thousand dollars. Awards will
be placed for American beef at all ports
except the two mentioned. those awards
going to Argentina.
Under the old high tariff law. said
Secretary Daniels. This saving could
not be affected, but the recent Demo
cratic tariff bill allows the importation
of meats free of duty"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Deal With Our Advertisers

Nearly every advertiser in The Mes
senger is Differing special inducements
to Christmas buyers. and a glance at
the advertising columns Of this paper
should convince our readers that there
is no reason why they should 20 away
from home to make their Christmas
purchases. IL will be distinct advan-
tage to each Christmas buyer to look
carefully through the colums of The
Messenger before starting out to buy.
In Snow Hill attractive and desirable
goods, suitable for Christmas gifts. will
be found at the stores Of J W. Vincent,
p. d. Cottingham & Co., Smith, Moore,
& Hargis, 7. II. Collins & Son. Hast
ings & Timmons, Dr. Paul Jones, d. S.
Hudson. Mrs. j. Cannon Shortt, B. r.
Truitt. II. j. Esham. a, Goodman. G.
NJ. Dryden. J. S. Price & Co. Hack 4
Williams, T. 2. Selby, J H. Perdue.
W. L. Cluff, & Co, and H. II. Bailey.
In Pocomoke City, the big stores of
W. S. Dickinson & Son, 7. F. Hargis.
/. II. Merrill Co. and Lloyd & Blaine.
offer better and larger line of holiday
goods than ever before to select from.
In Berlin. the large stores Of Bur
bage. Powell & Co. Burbage q Hol-
land. and r. C. Peters & Sons are pre-
pared to meet every want Of the most
exacting customer.
AT Spence Mr.. l.. NJ Jones is adver-
sises a nice line of Christmas goods
from which to select.
The Corddry Company. of Snow Hill,
will attend TO your building wants, and
will build you house, or furnish the
material at small profit, while Charles
w. Tingle, of Berlin. is the centre of
the building world for the upper part
of the county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
GreenbackviIle
and Franklin City

II. 7. Hancock and Mrs. II. c. Ellis
were visitors in Snow Hill on Tuesday.
on business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson. of Georgetown.
are on visit to their son. Mr.. Frank
Hudson. and family.
Miss Viola Collins, of Chincoteague,
spent the week end with Miss Willie
Collins.
Miss Helen Davis, of Stockton. spent
Sunday with Miss Katie Holston.
Mr.. J. r. Lynch. agent. has returned
from visit to New York
Miss Lizzie Ellis was Snow Hill Wis.,
itor this week.
Mr.. Chauncey Trader. will come home
this week to spend the holiday.
MIR. Stanley Trader. and Miss Burnard
were visitors in Salisbury on Sunday.
Miss Regina Ellis will leave for Balti-
more on Friday to consult nose and
throat specialist.
Mr.. Harry Parks. of Parksley, was
visitor in town on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Hammond and
little son will move to Harrington short
ly where they viii make their future
home.
Mr.. J. B. Terrell. State Inspector of
Schools, who visited this school on FRI
day, reported that the sanitary condi-
ton Of this school were equal TO any in
the State, also that he was very much
pleased with the work done in general.
Among those who are expected home
for the holidays are: Miss Catherine
Sharpley. of K. Nj. n. c. Lynchburg,
MIR. Thomas Sharpley. Of Richmond,
Mr.. Milton Brown. of Wilmington. Miss
Mabel Pruitt, of Salisbury.
School will close here for the HOLIDAYS
on Friday. Dec. 18th. Mr.. w. N. Shep-
pard will spend the holidays in Rich
mond, Miss Lola White with relatives
in Salisbury. and Delmar. Miss Ida
Mears with her mother at Wachaprea-
que. and Miss Charlotte Selby with
friends in lower Accomac.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Form Eastern Shore Society.

Over $50 natives of the Eastern Shore
gathered Thursday night. Of last week,
at the Hotel Belvedere, Baltimore, and
formed the Eastern Shore Society. Fol-
lowing the meeting there was lunch
con, to which the members were invited.
The following officers were elected:
DR.. J. Clement Clark, of Caroline coun-
ty, president: C. w. Perkins, of Kent
county; DIR. James Bordley. of Queen
Annes county; Lynn r. Meekins. of
Dorchester county; Capt. G. w. Wright.
of Caroline; Robert p. Graham, of Wi
comico county; Col. Thomas J. Ewell.
of Cecil county; Edward Davis, of Wor-
cester county; Col. II. L. Duer. of Som
erset county. and W. T. Kemp. Of Tai
bot county. vice-presidents; H. b. Shan
ahan, of Sparrows Point, secretary and
treasurer.
II was decided to hold the annual
meeting on the first Thursday in Novem-
Der of each year. A constitution and
bylaws were adopted. They were form
ed from the constitution and bylaws of
the Maryland and Southern Societies of
New York.
Mr.. Edward Davis. who was named
the vice president of Worcester County.
is a former resident Of Snow Hill. and
has host of friends in the county. He
is a nephew of Register of Wills Edward
r. Davis, and has other relatives in the
county. MIR. Davis is the manager of
the Rennert Hotel in Baltimore, and he
is reconized as one of the most capable
hotel managers IN the city.
Other Worcester Countians, who have
enlisted as members to date. are the
following: Levin Upshur, j. w. Upshur.
Henry Franklin. Howard 5. Dryden.
Levin ]. Houston. Jr.
The plans Of the society are in for
native state, but plans are already being
made for an annual winter dinner in
Baltimore. an annual excursion by steam
err TO an Eastern Shore town. and there
may also be an Eastern Shore Day, or,
perhaps. an Eastern Shore Week al
Ocean City.
Already the proposition is being con.
sidered to have ladies attend the annual
dinner, which is to be followed by :
dance, as is the custom of the Maryland
Society in New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Stockton.

Rev. V. A. Miller will deliver an
address TO the Jr. o. U. A. Mechanics
at his church Sunday morning at 1920
o'clock.
Miss Annie Adkins, of Berlin. spent
several days of this week with friends
here.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Burbage have
returned home from a visit TO relatives
in Philadelphia. His mother. Mrs.
Nancy Burbage. who has been visiting
her daughter. Mrs. c. p. Tull. in Phil
adelphia. accompanied them home.
Miss Lena Riggin, of Snow Hill, spent
the week end with Mrs. S. E. Brimer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Mason visited
relatives in Crisfield this week.
Miss Annie Colona entertained the
Epworth League Tuesday evening.
Mrs. John Taylor is i'll with pneumonia.
MISS Marie Mench, of Menchville. Va.
accompanied her sister, Mrs. B. II.
Sharpley. home for visit.
Rev. Milton Mccain has returned
from Washington. where he went as
delegate from Worcester County to
attend the demonstration of the Anti
Saloon League at their hearing before
Congress.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Local Readers lOC. a Line

For Sale A five passenger Rambler
touring car First $50 takes It. Apply
to George w. Vincent, Snow Hill. Md.
i have Just received nice line of
Ladies' and Misses Coats, up-to. date
styles. low in price. Mrs. j. Cannon
Short.
Il will deal my farm for town prop
ertv. IS acres, % acres will set in pine
timber, 4 miles from Snow Hill. James
K. Dennis. Snow Hill. Route 4.
You should see the beautiful hand
made celluloid combs. jewel cases.
brooches, etc. Splendid for Christmas
presents. Mrs. j. Cannon Shortt.
DIR. Sledge. the eye specialist. will
be at DIR. Franklin's drugstore, Berlin,
Thursday morning. Jan. Sth, and at
DIR. Paul Jones drugstore, Snow Hill,
Friday morning Jan. 9th.
Il will sell two heavy farm horses. a
good mich cow. and farm wagon at
public sale in Snow Hill this Saturday
afternoon. at 9 o'clock, by Charles f.
Hill. Auctioneer. Duncan Mathieson.
If YOU do not receive one of our
handsome catalogues Of diamonds. jew
elry, watches, and silverware. drop
us postal and we will gladly send you
one. j. w. Vincent. Snow Hill, Md.
For Sale-Two car loads of horses
and mules. They are cheaper than for
several years. | can suit you. Come to
SEQ mo ar write or call on the 'DhOne
J. 7. Taylor, Jr., Princess Anne. Md.
tDec. 20.t. ~
Several young people in this county
have made arrangements to enter the
Beacon Business College at Salisbury.
Md, after Christmas. A large class is
being organized by this school to start
January 9Th. Dec. GOT.
For Sale-I0 horses and mules. |
am selling horses and mules from $50 to
$40 less than last year. Come and see
for yourself. Every one is surprised at
the low prices. J. T. Taylor. Jr., Prin-
cess Anne, Md (Dec. GOT. ~
Get Duntley Sweeper. The first
thing on your Christmas list should be a
Duntley Pneumatic Sweeper. the most
sanitary method of cleaning known.
Thoroughly cleans your carpets. rugs.
and mattings. without raising any dust.
Twenty-three machines sold in POGO
moke City in less than three days. The
price is remarkably low. within the reach
OF all. Demonstrations cheerfully given
in your home. Samuel w. Hearn.
Agent, Snow Hill. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Two Eastern ShOremen Com.
nit Suicide

J. r T. Donoho, of Cambridge. 3
years old. committed suicide Thursday
afternoon in a sensational manner. He
was the son Of Rev. and Mrs. s. NJ.
Donoho. He appears to have suffered
a nervous collapse during the past few
days. but his condition was not consid-
cred serious. Thursday afternoon he
remarked to his father that the Lord
sometimes works in mysterious ways. "
Shortly afterwards he babe farewell to
his mother and rushed from the nome.
ran more than a mile to the farm of
the New Eastern Shore Hospital, swan
a creek, and climbed more than hun
feet up tower being used in the con-
struction of the buildings for this hos
pital. He then calmly knelt and prayed,
next sang verse Of hymn. and, in
the presence Of many workers, jumped
to instant death. He was great adj
mirer and strong personal friend of
Frank Baker, and attended the world
series games in Philadelphia, where his
keen wit and stentorian voice attracted
much attention.
The same afternoon Charles Stevens.
aged about 45 years. committed suicide
at his home at East New Market. Stew
ems took cat rifle. placed the muzzle
of it in his mouth and pulled the trigger,
death resulted instantly. Stevens leaves
a widow and one son.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Melbourne

Mr.. and Mrs. f. J. Reid and two
children visited Saxis. Va. last Sunday.
Mr.. Hubert burlington has returned
home from a visit to his brother,
Harold, in Baltimore.
MIR. and Mrs. William Ward and
daughter spent Sunday at the home Of
his mother, Mrs Charlotte Ward.
Miss ANNA Mae Gootee has returned
70 Salisbury. after spending few days
with her aunt. Mrs. +. j. Reid.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Ward and daugh-
ter spent Sunday at the home Of her
father. Mr.. Henry Wilkerson, of New
Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Ward and Mr..
and Mrs. b. j. Hall and son were among
the visitors to Pocomoke City Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart Hall spent Sum
day at the home of his sister. Mrs. Es-
lev TAYLOR. of jenkins Bridge.
Mr.. e. w. Coston spent Sunday at
the home of his sister. Miss Annie Co.'S
ton, at New Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Levers and chill
dren spent Sunday at the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Miles. of Miona.
Virginia.
Providence permitting. there will be
preaching at Remson's NJ. +. Church
Sunday afternoon at three O'Clock by
the pastor, Rev. Milton Mccain. Sun
day School at two O'Clock. Everybody
cordially invited to attend.
A number of our people attended the
Tom Thumb Wedding. which was held in
| the Assembly Hall at Stockton last Fri.
day night. The entertainment was
lgreatly enjoyed by all.
Mr.. E. j. Reid and daughters, Mibse!
Pearl and Mary. were visitors at Hpco
Imoke City recently.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
LOCALS.

We wish you all Merry Christmas.
Miss Julia Purnell has returned
home from n weeks visit to friends in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. J. Edward Wilson, of Frank
fork. Del. visited her mother. Mrs.
Charles Williams, this week.
Mrs. Z. S. Truitt. of Salisbury. has
been the guest this week of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. Herman Perdue.
Mrs. n. J. Watkins. of Cambridge.
spent the week end at the home of her
cousin. Mrs. James r. Purnell.
Mr.. Earle W. White. of Brockton.
Mass, is home on visit to his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. White.
Miss Louise Lake, of Snow Hill.
was the guest of the Misses Mae and
Ella Hill the first part of the week.
Misses Sallie and Dorothy Bishop
have gone to Baltimore, where they
will spend the holidays with relatives.
Mrs. Ollie Lynch and Mr.. Warren
Lynch. of Bayard. Del. spent Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Edna Beauchamp.
The Christmas entertainment will
be held at Nassawango NJ. p. Church
on Friday evening. December 26th,
beginning at 1880 o'clock. Everybody
welcome.
The children of Nassawango NJ. p.
Sunday School are requested to meet at
the Church Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock, also Sunday afternoon at the
same hour.
The item in last weeks Messenger
about Mr.. Scion Powell's hogs should
have read: 'Mr. Scion Powell killed
two hogs seven months old. which
weighed 545 pounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cherrix. of
Scarhoro Swith. gave dance to a num-
Der of their friends Thursday evening.
Several couples from Snow Hill attended
report a most enjoyable evening.
large number of new subscribers
been added to the subscription list
u I..e Messenger this and last week.
Quite number are names Of persons
who have been sent the paper as a
Christmas gift.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel II. Evans and
family, of Rue, Virginia. motored to
Snow Hill Sunday. and spent the day
with his mother. Mrs. j. F. Evans.
They were accompanied by their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Littleton.
Capt. wheaton, of Chincoteague.
owner Of the Wild Fowl Farm. has wild
geese. which he had bought as boy so
years ago which are still mates. laying
and Matching. The term Of life Of a
wild goose in his opinion is hundred
wears or more.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Newark.
Congress.

Those who have been on the sick list
this week are: Mrs. Gordon Adkins.
Mrs. Aline Townsend. DR.. Marvel S.
Lingo. and George Richardson, Jr.
Mrs. Helen Townsend. of Snow Hill.
spent a part of this week with Mrs.
Sallie Bowen, who is quite sick.
Mrs. Betty Elliott. of Wilmington
came Monday TO visit her brother. MIR!
Charles Smack.
Mr. Carroll West. of Philadelphia, visit
ed Mr.. Horace Tull this week.
Mr.. Charles Mumford has moved into
the house vacated by Mr.. Arthur Smack.
Judge RobIey d. Jones was in town
Tuesday.
Miss Clara Cropper, of Berlin. spent
Saturday and Sunday with her aunt, Mrs.
George Townsend.
The young people of Trinity M. p.
Church will give an entertainment in
the Hall at Newark on Friday evening,
December Goth. The program will con-
sist of farce entitled. THE Dressing
Gown, and temperance play arrang-
ed by Prof. Dilworth. There will be
many amusing features in the evenings
entertainment, which will begin prompt
| IN at 7.30 o'clock. Tickets will be on
sale at the store of Mason a Dennis.
Reserved seats. % cents; adults, 10 cents:
children, 10 cents. II the weather
should be stormy on Friday evening, n
entertainment win be given On =
day night.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
Store and Dwelling Burned,

Pocomoke. Md. Dec. II. The grocery
and provision store Of c. G. Gray was
burned this morning. together with the
stock of goods. The flames were coming
through the roof when discovered.
Owing to the condition Of the streets,
which are being improved. the fire de
partment was delayed in getting to the
scene. The building. two-story frame
structure, was owned by Mason Bros.
The stock was valued at $1,000.
The dwelling of Nathan A. Parker.
adjoining, caught and was damaged
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20
All HaIIOwS Parish Church

Dec. 2lst. Celebration of Holy Com
munion at 7.30. Mathis and Holy Eu-
charist with sermon at. 1890. Evensong
and sermon at 1880.
Thursday 25th. Feast of the Nativity
Holy Communion at 7.30, Mathis and
Holy Eucharist with sermon at 10. 80
Friday 26, Holy Communion at 7.3O,
Saturday Dec. q, Holy Communion at
$50.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-12-20

CO. Obituary Notices. In Memoriam.
and Resolutions of Respect are charged
for at 5 cents line. Obituary poetry
will not be published in this paper.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-06
RELIEF ASSOCIATION
TO Be FORMED
FIREMEN ARE GIVEN PERMISSION
TO ORGANIZE FOR THE
RELIEF OF INJURED.

The city council yesterday gave the
Missoula fire department permission to
organize a firemen's relief association.
Under the provisions of an act passed
by the legislature in 1911. a certain
portion of the tax on insurance COM
panies goes into a relief fund for fire.
men. This fund, which is now in the
hands of the city treasurer, amounts
to several thousand dollars. 1t will
be transferred to the fire department
and will be used to help injured and
disabled firemen.
An ordinance was read at yesterdays
meeting providing for deposits by
companies wishing to dig up the pave
ment or Higgins venue. It will be
necessary for anyone wishing to tear
up the pavement to file a written re-
quest with the street commissioner.
II the commissioner sees fit he will
issue a written permit and the. exca-
walton may then be done, under the
supervision Of the city engineer. De-
posits must also be made by the COM
pany. In case the excavation is not
going to cover more than 10 square
yards the deposit must be at the rate
of SIS for each square yard. If for
more than 10 and less than 20 square
yards the deposit is to be made at a
rate of $3.50, a square yard. When
the excavation Is finished the. city en-
gineer must be notified. He will di-
rect the refilling of the hole n will
replace the pavement, deducting the
o 8 of the. work from the deposit.
This system will insure careful work.
A committe of west side citizens
presented a petition asking hat the
Stevens street overhead crossing be
moved west to Shakespeare street.
The matter was turned over to Com
missioner Price, who was instructed
to confer with Superintendent Birdsall
of the Northern Pacific.