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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09
INSECTS AS FOOD.

CDterpillars Tasting L ke Almonds and
Spiders Eqnnl to Nuts.
Only some twenty years ago the
scientific Michelet urged upon us to
regard the insect world from u dietetic
point of view. Catorpillars, he told
US, tasto like almonds, spiders like
nuts, aud. as for ants. with little but
ter and sugar they make a sweetheart
Ct to set before king. But ant-eating
is far from uncommon; negroes. both
in Africa and their descendants in the
West Indies, relish them exceedingly.
So do the Indians OF Central America,
and Herrera states that the Punches of
North Reyno de Grando keep them in
yards and breed them. although he
quite forgets to tell US by what
means they are prevented from
escaping. The Bushmen of South
Africa eat white ants. spiders.
grasshoppers. moths and grubs; tho
natives Of Australia relish maggots;
the Hottentots consider the uncleaned
entraile of animals TO be delicious cut
ing. and many aboriginal tribes in
North America revel in rattlesnake
soup. boiling poison and MI. The
flesh OF the lion is also reckoned by
some tribes q luxury. but there il this
drawback to obtaining it, that possi-
bly, you may furnish a dinner for the
lion instead OF him for you. At
Christmas, 1874, some score of con-
tributors and draughtsmen OF the
Chase Ilustree dined together ut
NANCY restaurant, in Paris. under tho
presidency OF M. Firmin Didot, to
taste the ham and heurt of the last
lion killed in the environs OF Phil
lippe Vile, Algeria. by M. Con-
stance Cheret The fesh of the lion
was found to be Particularly firm and
close grained, like that OF the horse,
but nevertheless quite palatable. The
ham, though especially cooked, seems
to have met with only q success d'es-
time, and the heart, skillfully prepared
with trunles, was found somewhat
tough and difficult of digestion. But
q more curious meal still was that
provided by an eccentric old Ma
jor, who once invited three friends
to dinner, consisting entirely OF sauces.
The soup took the form OF gravy
sauce, and oyster and lobster took the
place of tilet-de-role. Egg sauce rep
resented the sirloin, bread sauce was
there 10 remind them of game, and
brandy sauce as q hint for pudding.
The sauce boats we're duly emptied by
tho guests, and after eucL the wine
was we'll resorted to. Two of the
guests, between excoss Of lobst~'r sauce
| and cognao, were all the worse for the
banquet; but that proved rather the
weakness Of their stonachs than the
non-oxcelenco OF the feast "A maricar
| Aaaly5t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09
ABOUT INSECT PESTS.
The Good Work Don. b. Parasitic and Pr
d ceous Insects.

The Good Work boo. b. Parasitic and Pre-
d ceous Insects.
From a Michigan Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station bulletin the follow
ing is taken: The Importance of para
site and preda.,ous insects in over
coming our insect pests. has long been
recognized by the practical entomolo-
eist- He secs tae destroyer swept of
as by flood; and finds in these pro-
life friends the easy solution of the
problem OF insect years. He knows
that were it not for these friends. the
destroying hosts would make our eartn
. desert, and replace plenty with
famine. He knows that adversely
among these tiny helpers means suc-
cess to the swarms of insects which
devour the crops. and so is rejoiced
when he sees these little helpers active
and numerous.
The present season furnished a vivid
Illustration of this important and in
terestins fact. June 80, the heads Of
vheat were crowded with hungry
aphides or plant lice. These
myriad lice. often five or six
around y single kernel of wheat,
and two hundred on sim
gle head. were sucking the sap and
very vitality from the forming kerr
nels. They were rapidly blighting the
grain. and unless some friendly hand
was raised against them, the wheat
crop would be utterly ruined. Even
then, when the lice were countless in
numbers, and when the winged forms
were rapidly spreading to the oat
fields, the hand Of deliverance WAS
easily discerned in the comparatively
few but wondrously prolific enemies OF
tho lice which had already sounded
a halt in tho march of destruction. A
week LATER, and the enemies of the
lice were in the ascendency, and later
the lice was exterminated. and the
wheat crop rescued, the oat crop saved.
Close observation easily demonstrated
these truths. Even the careless eye
could see the savage insects dining
on lice. Or the fatal egg laid which
doomed the louise which received it
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09
!, HOME AND FARM.

.
Stir tho earth between rows OF
corn and you will see growth stimu-
lated Immediately.
III the farmer saves his own seed,
care should be taken in its selection.
1t should DO the earliest, the largest
and the best.
AS 5000 as the peach and poar
crops are Off cultivate among the trees
to killout ths grass and weeds, in Or
der to save labor next season.
Chocolate Cookies: One cup cf
sugar. two cups OF butter, two eggs
and -four enough to roll; roll thin and
sprinkle with sugar before t'ukias.
A neat, clean, fresh, cheerful,
sweet. well-arranged house exerts g
moral influence over its inmates. and
makes the members of IL family peace
full and considerable Of each others feol-
ings and happiness.
A poor, old moving machine had
better be sold as old iron rather than
to worry along with loss of time try
ing to get good work out Of it--throw
it aside and got one capable OF doing a
full days work.
Baked Cabbage: Cut the cabbage
In pieces and boil till tender in salted
water. whom cold chop finely, add two
beaten eggs. a little butter, pepper and
salt, and two tablespoonful OF cream.
stir together and bake till brown in a
buttered dish; servo hot.
Foam Pudding Sauce: Ono teacup
| Of sugar. two-thirds OF cup OF butter.
ono tenspoontul of flour. three gills Of
| boiling water. Beat together. till
smooth. the sugar, butter and aour;
place over the fire and stir In the
boiling water. Flavor with lemon.-
| Household.
| Rats are among the worst enemies
chat the poultry-broeder has to con-
tend with. They are ever ON the alert
and ready for any kind OF mischief,
and from the time tho egg is laid un-
Ill the chick is fully feathered it is one
continual battle for the ownership; and
If the breeder relaxes his vigilance for
moment, the rats will be likely to
come out first besto
-Jellied Grapes: One-third of a
:up OF rice. two cups OF grapes. one
half cup OF water and two spoonfuls Of
sugar: Sprinkle the rice and sugar
among the grapes, while placing Thorn
in deep dish. Pour on the water.
>over closely and simmer two hours
slowly in tho oven; serve warm. Us
sauoe, or cold. as pudding. II served
warm as pudding. increase slightly the
proportion OF rico and sugar.-The
Hsme
Tho best food for young turkeys Is
IN omelet made fresh every day as fol.
lows: One pint OF sweet milk, two
eggs we'll beaten, all stirred together
and cooked in shallow sauco pan.
After a few days season with little
black pepper. which acts as tonic.
La about ten days thicI1en the mixture
With the crumbs Of soft egg. bread. and
when the turkeys are a month old let
pan Of fresh milk come to boil.
break some egg-bread into it and let it
cook until it thicl1ens.-Farm and
Tome
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09
Some tSear stories.

People are inclined to doubt the average
boar st r and class it With the gene, Il
that it is usually tue for ears ire tough
custom err and lr' vid 'Ereatsport Mimi
cs"ta | a. SINE and it is said that they can
be found il tn Vicinity Of Hinekley ard
Northern Pacific Junrt on. There is
Their game there. too. ;nd also at Chisago.
Moo G, Forest nd White Bear L,kes, all
Of which my b. reached NV Tho = int
Paul e. Duluth RI lr BAD, tie DULUTH Short
Line H. " en- st Pau. III nncap lis, Du.
!uth. Wet >nreri, nd ther 20 nts. In
70 mation Cheerful L. furnished by A. r.
Pi. u IT, General Passenger Agent, St.
P vi, MINI
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09
HARK. the sound Of many voices
JuOtlAnt in glnddest song,
And full many u cart rejOiceS
As tn chorus floats along:
"Hail the Fnvorite I'r script ion.~

f1Vw CHB llHPpy VOICES uIellu.
~NOnderful eyo nd description
Wuman's best and trusst friend"
Well may it be called woman 8 best friend,
s,nce it does for her what no other remedy
has been able to do. 1t cures all those deli
cate arrangements and weaknesses pc
culiar to females. Cur y them, understand.
Other preparations may afford temporary
relief, but Dr.. Pierce's Favorite PresOrip-
ton effects . pc, ,p.'sent CT G. 1t is g~arn',-
teed to do this, or tho money paid for it will
b promptly refunded. 1t is the great rem
edy of the age.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09
Statement OF Rev. Thomas Ba1linEer, OF
Oak .loos.a. Iowa

Oak ..loos.., Iowa.
In the fall of 1887 my attention was called
t. the medical pamphlet published by the
Rheuma 10 Syrup Co., of jackson, Mich.
T"e ingredients composing the remedy aud
known to be Of great medicinal merit, led
me to be.ieve the remedy u good one and I
bought SIX bottles. had a soreness in my
stomach and sides aud spinal affection
which Threatened paralysis. Implied two
piasters extending 1rum my stomach to my
sides, which wore for month. never
found Any medicine which gave me 90 much
Syrup and Plas ers as remedies of great
merit, and think the gr> alest Of the age.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

To REMOVE tho shiny look from black
clothes wash well, then dip black cloth ia
hot tea and coffee, equal parts OF each, and
sponge clothes.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

Oregon, the Paradise 1T FarmorS.
Wild, e9uable climate, certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit, grain. grass, stock country
In the world. Full information free. Address
Oregon Immigration Board, Portland, Oregon
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

ALL that ,ee can say as to the merits Of
Dob.ins' e eotrc Soap, pales into nothing
it's own perfect quality, If yoa will give it
one trial. Don't take imltalon.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

We are now to have the Eiffei tower in
paper-weight, inlzstand, thermometer and
lettor scale, all from u celebrated PARIS
bronco workers Dlaco.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

SENATOR HOAR, of Massachusetts, Is the
finest linEuist in Congress-.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consumption
Cures where other remedies fail. ESQ.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

The worst Nasal Catarrh, no matter Of
how long standing, is permanently cured by
DR.. Sage's Catarrn Remedy.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

PEACH CoBBLEK.-Line a dripping pan
| with paste; fill with 1r,,it, sngar aud 1lOu.
! III correct proportion; make fast tao cover
and bake one hour.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

CURn your cough with RI les Honey OF
Horehound and Tar. Pixies TOothnohe
Drops Cure In ono minute
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

TBH biggest gas wel In tho world has
boon discovered in Chic.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

SMAErNEss is Knowing how to 7'catc6
NJ" vision, how 10 lot 60
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

P1cAKT, the comic ritter, composed al o.
his pieces in bid.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

QUEEN Victoria h IS spoken into one Of
Edison s Photographs, as II compliment to
him. Etc will probably hand it down as an
heirloom in his family
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

B1LIousNEss, dizziness, nausea, head
ache, arc re ieved by small doses OF Carriers
Little Liver Pills.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09
An Ocean "vesuv,us."

The following details Of this vessel
we're lately given by Captain E. L.
Zalinski, United States army: She Is
equipped with three llfteen-inch pneu-
matte dynamite guns, placed at fixed
angle OF eighteen degrees, all parallel
with the keel and abreast OF each
other, pointing forward. The guns are
trained by steering the vessel, while
ranges are altered by varying the dir
pressure. As the vessel is provided
with twin screws. the former operation
is rapidly performed. Three calibers
OF she'll will be used, 8-ineh and 10
inch sub-calibers and 16-iuch full cali
Der. The ranges will be two miles,
one and one-hall miles, and 1900
yards. The rate of fire will be once
per minute from each gun, or practi-
cally, three rounds per minute. Thir-
ty-three rounds can be 30 carried as
to maintain the maximum rate OF fire,
until these are expended Compare
sons OF the "Vesuvius" with the Ill
gin, ;" "Tripoli, ''Destructor. Sharp
shooter" ''Rattlesnake" and Bonnie, :"
show that she can discharge more than
three times as much explosive than
that carried by the largest OF these
vessels to more than Eve times the ef
fectiye range, and In about one-halt
the time required when seven torpedo
tubes are used. The "Vesuyius" ha.
speed OF more than twenty knots.
N, Y Mail and Express.
Bran is one of the best foods for
cows that are expected to calve in a
month or more. Bran abounds in
phosphates, and will. largely con.
tribute to the growth Of bone in the
embryo calf. Many cases of abortion In
COWS arise from lack OF a proper sup.
ply OF the necessary food elements IL al
support the dam and young.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

PA1H from indigestion, dyspepsia and too
hearty eating IS relieved at once by taking
ono of Carter's Little Liver Pills Immediate
ly after dil-,er. Don't forget this.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

DICKENS and tho Earl of Eeaconsfleld
were tops Of the first water.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

MRS. HENRY s. KIMBALL, or West Phi'a-
deiphia is receiving the credit of origin
ating Memorial Day.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

A SLOT machine gives you proper sized
epectaoles.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

A Mrs. FANNY VEErUM claims that she
holds the tlelo deeds for tho entire ground
on which Minneapolis is built and has be-
gun suit for possession.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09

old emokers prefer s.Tansill's Punch" Cigar
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-10-09
hibu4ru's :sl..um.,.io anu Liver Pills.

hlbDAru's stlluumssIiC and Liver Pills.
These pills are scientifically compounded,
uniform in action. No gripping pain SO com.
mor.ly following the use OF pills: They are
adapted to both adults and children with
perfect safety. VIZ guarantee they have have.
no equal in the cure OF Sick Headache, Con.
stipa ion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness; and, as an
appetizer, they excel any other preparation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-06
A Barkeeper Murdered.

Special to the Statesman.
WACO, June 3.-At 10:39 o'clock tonight
Officer Sam Whaley, the Jail guard, was
awakened and informed that murder
had been committed in "Sandtown," a
disreputable part of the city. The officer
at once notified Justice Jack Harrison
and the two, accompanied by re-
porter, proceeded to the scene Of
the killing, which was in a
frame building occupied by man
named Clark, as a saloon. On the inside
was found the body of Charley Gaines,
the bar tender, who had been shot dead.
The body was found lying at the end of
the counter beneath the beer faucets, and
upon his breast was an empty cigar box.
The first shot struck it's victim on top of
the head and came out at the back, strik-
ing the wall behind the bar. On ex-
animation the eyes of the de-
ceased were found to be quite
blue, as if scuffle had ensued in which he
had been struck over the eyes. Ia. Davis,
night watchman of'the Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas bridge, one block distant,
states that he heard the shot and ran at
once to the saloon where he found
the body as has been described.
Bob Anderson, a negro, claims to have
passed the saloon just before the killing,
and as he passed glanced in and saw the
murdered man talking to man named
Schoek Nally. He had just sat down to
supper in the same block with the
saloon when he heard the shot.
Several parties came up to
the saloon when the shot was fred, and
were met at the door by man with a pis-
tol, who ordered them out. Two saloon
men on Bridge street claim Schoek Nally
told them he had killed Gaines. Sheriff
Ford has offered $50 reward for the ar
rest Of NplIv
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-06
GALVESTON.
The Semi Centennial and Great
Drill Well Begun in the
Island City.
A Big Crowd acknowledgements
of the Two Weeks
Entertainment.
Special to the States man.

Special to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, June 4.-To-day Calves ton
inaugursted her Semi Centennial. The
weather was auspicious. The ominous
clouds which lowered threateniugly in the
morning were soon dispelled and cool
ing breeze sprung up from the southeast,
tempering the heat of the sun, and max
ing the day delightful. The city presents
kaleidoscope view, with flags flying
from every house, and public buildings
and many private residences, all bsauti-
fully and srtistically drRped with flags
bunting and evergreens. The attendance 9
at the opening was not as large as antici-
pated and did not exceed 5000. The first
feature on to-day's programme was the
reception of the wool men at the cotton
exchange. They were welcomed to the
hospitalities of the city by Mr.. George
Sealy in a happy, pertinent
speech, which was gracefully re-
sponded to by President Shepard of
the Texas Woolgrowsrs' association. The
only features at the Centennial park to-
day were the artillery drill by Major Bur-
banks battery in the forenoon, the grand
review of all the troops in camp and races
in the afternoon, concluded by concert
by the Mexican band and spectacular pan
Drama of "Fall of Paris aud Reign of the
Commune" at night. The directory, at
it's meeting last night, decided that, to
meet all conveniences, the best time for
the grand military street parade would be
Thursday morning
Competitive drilling will commence to-
morrow. The first company to drill
for the state infantry prize is the Fayette
Light Guards, to be followed by the Sayers
Rifles in the maiden state drill at p. IN
The drills in the interstate contest will take
place later on during the enoampment.
The Sealy Rifles will be the first in the in
terstate contest, Belknap Rifles last.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-06
The Homeopaths in Council.

bptClHI 10 IIB EIHI6bIuHH'
Fort WORTH, June 4.-The Homeo-
pathio Physicians association of Texas
met here in annual convention to-day.
Doctor Frank Hines, of Corsicana, presi-
dent of the association, called the conven-
tion to order. Mrs. Doctor Keller, of
Fort Worth, delivered the address of well
come, after which President Hines deliv-
cred his annual address. A number of
new members were admitted. At the
evening session several papers were read
and will be discussed tomorrow. The
physicians were taken to the Spring Pal
ace and shown over the city in carriages
At night they were taken to the opera.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-06

cause of the row was a Dallas man was on
first and was stealing second. The catcher
threw to second to head him off, but the
ball struck the umpire, Mclaughlin,
who was in the diamond. He declared the
ball dead, and ordered the base runner
back to first, and Dallas refused to play
further. At that time the score stood to
1, in favor of Houston, and Crothers was
hit for three three-bsggers, one double
and five singles; while Dallas only made
single off of Gargen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-06
CYCLONE.
A. Terrible Storm Rages Through
out the Northern Portion
of Texas.
Much Damage to Crops and Build
ings, but no Lives Re
ported Lost.
Special to the Statesman.

Special to the Statesman.
PARIS, June A severe storm swept
over the southern and eastern portion of
this Lamar) county last night. The cloud
came from the southwest and contained
wind, hail and rain. The first reports that
reached this city were that everything in
the track of the storm was laid waste and
that the damage would run up into tens
of thousands of dollars. But later returns
from the locality ravaged is
more encouraging. AS 1t Is
it is bad enough. Houses were
blown down and unroofed, trees uprooted,
cotton beaten into the earth and corn
twisted off and ruined. Fortunately the
track of the storm was not exceeding mile
in width and ten or twelve miles in length.
Several parties are reported to have been
injured. General Msloney's house, near
Wolfe City, in Hunt county, was blown
away and his family badly hurt. John
Bailey's house at Pattonville, this county,
was blown down and some of his children
hurt. Enoch Bryon was thrown from his
horse and blown into barbed wire fence
and badly cut. Mrs. Ratliffs house, ten
miles south of the city, was totally wrecked,
and several other houses in that neighbor-
hood were damaged, but no one is reported
to have been injured. At Blossom, ten
miles east of here, several large cotton
crops are beaten into the earth, orchards
blown down or the fruit all beaten off, all
the window lights broken and fences pros
trated. 1t was the worst storm that has
visited this section in years, and strange
to say,amid all the havoc and wreckage of
property,n mot single life has yet been re-
ported to have been lost.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-06
The Governors Party Excu rted-Fulton
Reflected

The Governors Party Excu rted-Fulton
Reelected.
Special to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, June 4.-This morning a
party, consisting of Governor and Mrs.
Ross, Governor and Mrs. Thayer and their
friends, were given an extended excursion
on the Gulf. They visited the life saw
ing station, the light ship, and made a
casual inspection of the work on the jetty.
They were escorted by party of promin-
ent citizens.
Official returns of yesterdays election
for mayor and aldermen give Fulton for
mayor plurality of 647 votes over both
his competitors. The citizens aldermanic
ticket was elected, with the exception OF
Mcdonald in the Eleventh ward, who was
defeated by Wagner. The total vote was
4,143, or 1872 less than last election.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-06
Dallas Kicks and Gets Left.

Houston, June 3.-As a disgusting
spectacle in the way of unnecessary kick
ing and wrangling. on the part of Dallas,
to. days game takes the championship.
Crothers went in to pitch and Houston at
once began to line him out. See
ing defeat staring them in the
face, Crothers and Fogarty commenced
to kick most vigorously, and at
the end of the sixth inning the Dallas
team refused to play, and the game was
given to Houston by score of 9to0. The
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-06
An Engineer Hurt IN a Wreck,

Special to the Statesman.
G11MER, Tex, June An extra freight
south last night ran into washout about
six miles from Gilmer, wrecking the en-
CINE and seven cars. The engineer, Jack
Costello, had his thigh broken and was il
iured internally. The company sent out
an extra and had him removed to Tyler
early this morning.
The heaviest rain that has visited this