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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-15
NOW WATCH OUT FOR
CHRISTOPHER TRUST
Government Scientists Have
Suggested Them as Article
of Food.
THE TUMBLE BUG U
All Sorts Of vernin Formerly Con.
sidered as Exclusive Fowl Diet
Likely to 30 Added to
Our Menu.
From the Los Angelo. Times.


"F'ried in butter, they are almost indis-
su.shable from shrlmps!'' 1t was an off,
i:al of the government bureau of insects
who made the remark, smacking his lips
ls he did SO. He had eaten gr~asshoppers
bn several occasions, and knew how good
they were.
"Pity it is," he said, that people in this
country cannot be taught to appreciate
yrasshoppers as a table delicacy. Every
now and then local famines are caused by
plaques of the insects, and 1t would be
IN tmmens advantage If the sufferers
from such affections could learn how to
at.lize as food. at least temporarily, the
loers of the mischief.
lowing to the fact that grasshoppers de-
posit their eggs in little burrows in the
iround, a few inches below the surface.
the extending sediment of the west and
the incidental blowing up of the soil have
destroyed over wide areas the former
breeding grounds of the insect. Conse-
%luently, in these days we no longer near
pf the frtghtful plaques Of 'hoppers which
h earlier years fairly devastated extern
tive regions. In 1874. for example, the ar
oval Of innumerable swarms did damage
amounting to sO,o0O,0O in the lower Mis-
sissippi valley, Missouri alone suffering
70 the extent of SIS, 900, 0OO.
Occasional Plaques.
Nevertheless, more or less localized
plagues do occur every year, and frequent
appeals are made to the bureau of insects
BY the farmers for help. The problem Is
seset by a good many difficulties, and 1t is
/ fact that nothing except fire will stop
the march of an army of grasshoppers.
They have ever been known to cross
vide rivers. The best method Of checking
their ravages is to pillow the ground in
which they have laid their eggs; but, incl
lentally. as l have suggested, it would be
IN excellent thing If they We're captured
b. quantities and turned to account as
bod. :
1.-The bureau Of insects has made very
thorough and quite elaborate experiments
with grasshoppers as food. and has
reached the conclusion that they afford a
salatable and nutritious diet. They may
te prepared in quite u number Of ways,
ind all along the line from the chatting
lish to the soup pot prove most satisfac-
1ory. Furthermore, when roasted in GUAM
tties and pressed, with the addition of
tome salt, into hard cakes, they will keep
Tor an indefinite period.
The proper way to prepare grasshop-
ger soup Gas ascertained by the govern
nent entomologists) is to boil the insects
over a brisk fire. adding salt. pepper, and
rated nutmeg; then to remove them from
une liquid and pound them in q mortar,
With bread fried brown, afterward return
ing them to the saucepan, and finally
training the mixture before serving it as
! broth. l can state, as a result of per-
tonal trial. that the result equals
Sisque, which it closely resembles in fla
TOR.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-15

His mushig. however. Ealog on the siller
And quinsagged his plag into mink:
the briller. eAeS
Twas the fob sol of our bobolink.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-15

Are the apples trees in bloom in the
orchard? l thought l heard the bees hum
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
WANTED DAUGHTER TO
LEAD SINFUL LIFE
c. &. Taber and Wife Come Here
After Young Daughter, But She
Refuses TO Go Home.

G. Il. Tabler, sormerly OF this city
but now residing in Chanbersburg,
came here yesterday accompanied by
his wife. The purpose OF their visit
was to try and persuade their daugh-
ter, young girl JIG or II years old,
to 90 back with them to Chambers
burg, the girl having left home some
time ago on account of the immoral
life led by her parents. But the girl
refused to go home and lead life
of sin which, she says, her parents
want her to 10. She Is employed at
present in the Middlesex mill and is
highly esteemed by all who know her
Not succeeding in their purpose the
Tablers made another move. They
tried to enlist the assistance Of the
magistrates here to compel their
daughter TO go back home, but in
this they again failed
Mr.. j. T. McQuilkin, resident Of
fcer of the Humane society, having
been Informed of the facts In THE
cast, took hand in this family affair
in behalf OF he daughter. He had
Chief Of Police stuckey arm some of
the officers with notices to be served
on the Tablers, husband and wife, to
leave town within two hours or suf-
fer the consequences. The officers
got on the trail OF the parties in
North Martinsburg, but failed to find
them. They may have left town for
the towns good.
The unnatural desire of Tabler and
his wife with regard to their daugh-
ter has caused much Indignation
among people here who know the
young girl and are familiar with some
OF the foregoing facts.
Tabler has a very unsavory repu-
tation. He recently got out OF the
Carlisle, Pa, Jail where he served a
sentence for a serious crime and his
wife seems to be no better than he.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
WORK FOR 10000 MEN.
General Resumption to Take Place In
the Wheeling District.

Wheeling, w. Va, Nov. 27.-Ten
thousand workers in the Wheeling
district will resume work next Mon
day morning after an idleness of from
eight months to a year. Most of them
are in the coal mining industry,
which has taken decided squirt.
The Fairmont Coal company will
place 1000 additional men at work
in the Fairmont and Clarksburg fields
and in eastern Ohio. across the Ohio
river. from Wheeling, 5000 men will
be put to work More than 1000 OF
these are employees of the Empire
other industries placing on aidt
mines at Bellaire.
tional departments that will give EN-
ployment to 5000 more are the Vince
ing Steel and Iron company, and the
National Tube company, with plants
at Benwood; the Wheeling Potterles
company, and the Riverside Bridge
company.
Railroad Improvement work will b.
actively resumed December !.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
To Review "eia Fine"

Washington, Nov 3O.-That the
Standard Oil company is not yet "out
of the woods" in the matter OF pay
nent of the famous $2s 100000 fine
assessed by Judge lands, was made
evident when the United States SUI
preme court reconvened today. Legai
lights of the department of justice
were on hand to ask for writ OF
certiorari to bring up and review the
action of the circuit court OF appeals
in Chicago, which refused the govern
ment a, re-hearing of the oil trust
case. This action was decided upor
at a conference between Attorney
General Bonaaprte and his associates
who are apparently determined t.
leave no stone anturned to secure
lrehearing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
BY OR BUY? WHICH,

Mr. Merchant, do you want to
make or lose money this winter?
There is no good reason for any
winter dulness" in any store this
season.
No store ever suffered from bust
ness dulness that was not traceable
either to accidents or to letting up
of the stores selling push"
You yourself have the power to de-
eide whether yolr store shall lag be-
hind or go ahead. If you don't get
out hard after trade, people will go
by your store; il you get after their
trade, people will buy at your store.
By or buy? Which?
The answer is your answer to the
question, will you advertise?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
French Auto Show.

Paris, Nov. 30.-With the latest
models of the automobile builders of
the world on display in showroom
decorated with a layishness of beauti-
full effects unprecedented in the his
tory OF motor car exhibitions, the am
nual salon OF the Automobile Club of
France was opened to the public to-
day.
A feature of the opening day was
special session of International
Congress of Automobile Clubs, at
which was taken up for discussion the
general proposition to form an inter
national judicial commission, whose
duties should be the unification OF
automobile. laws in order to make in
ternational touring as easy as posi-
' BILE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
Welded
Miss Rose Rodrick Becomes Bride Of
Mr.. John Goheen--WiiI Live in
Washington.
Washington.

Miss Rose 4. Rodrick, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Rodrick, OF
Boyd street, and Mr.. John Goheen, OF
Washington, were married Thanks
giving evening at O'Clock In St.
,Joseph's Catholic church. The mar
rage ceremony was performed By
Rev. Father Curran. of Staunton. Va,
nephew Of the groom. The attend
ants we're Miss Kate Rodrtck, sister
of the bride, and Mr.. Michael Go
heen, brother of the groom. The we'd
ding was Witnessed by the Immediate
families of the contracting parties
and some invited guests. A reception
and wedding supper at the brides
home followed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goheen left on Bal
timore and Ohio train No. IA for
Washington where they viii go to
housekeeping in their newly furnish
ed home.
Both young people are natives of
Martinsburg and are deseryedly popu-
lar in a large circle OF acquaintances
and friends. Mr.. Goheen is son
of the late Michael Goheen, this city.
He has been in Washington for the
last four years and now holds the
responsible position of head baggage
master at the new union station.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
NOTABLE SERVICES IN JANUARY
Week Of Prayer to be Observed IN
All the Churches.

From The World of Monday:
The Martinsburg Ministerial assoc
iation held special meeting this
morning in the lecture room of the
Lutheran church. Rev Dr. Woods pre-
siding.
A committee consisting of Revs.
w. ID. McCurdy and A. B. Wilson was
appointed to arrange for the week OF
prayer, beginning Monday night,
January 4. The plan adopted by the
association is to have a prayer serV-
ice in each of the churches in the
city, the services to be conducted by
the different ministers each night
The subjects suggested by the Evan
gelical Alliance win be used at the
services.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
ARMY VS.. NAVY.
West Point Cadets Surprise the An
napolls Mddies in Annual Game.


napolls Middies in Annual Game.
In one of the warmest gridiron bat
ties ever waged, Army defeated
Navy on Franklin field in Philadel-
phia on Saturday the close score be-
ing 6 to A, a touchdown and goal
from the field for Navy. Thirty
persons witnessed the clos
ing game between these two well
matched teams. Navy was the favorite
and it was thought would not have
much trouble beating Army this
year, and entered the game practic-
ally sure OF victory, but lost it few
minutes after the game started,
Lange, Nays quarterback misJudg'
ing a punt. which was the direct
cause OF Army securing touchdown
Navy worked hard to overcome this
but the best she was able to do was
to get a goal from field. Very few
new plays were used during the game
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
SENATOR SILVER HOME.
Delighted With Two-weeks' Trip to
the Southwest.


State Senator Gray Silver returned
home Sunday night from two-weeKs
business and pleasure trip TO tne
Southwest. He first went to Madiii'
in the southern part of Oklahoma
where he has some real estate in
vestments and where the surrounding
country is rapidly developing.
Senator Silver spent some time IN
Arkansas and Texas. In the former
state he was struck with the remark
able extent of rice culture, an INDUS
try, he says that is destined in a few
years to exceed in value that of any
other cerial grown in the state-an
industry that was only started few
years ago.
The .enator visited some of the
beautiful and husthng young cities IN
Texas and was delighted with them
and the people. He made the home
ward trip through Tennessee, Nortf
Carolina and Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05

Young woman who justified my imme-
date faith In her ability. She did all
my private correspondence knew as
much about the inside of the campaign
as | did, working day and night with
a willingness that was surprising, and
even took from one of my shrewdest
advisers the list of voters in the strong
est section with which l had to con-
tend, with full instructions as to how
the most influential persons among
them could be won to my cause. 1t
was great work, and yet fell several
hundred short OF the normal party
vote.
'My successful opponent lived in a
neighboring town and graciously In
vited me to be his guest on the follow
Ing Thanksgiving. 1t would have
looked surly to refuse, and l went. II
was really an admirable social func-
ton. but the few hours l put in there
were torture The host met me with
a hearty hand clasp. Turning he said
MY Wife Respondent In satin and
Jewels saw my stenographer. Love
! and war she murmured. He thinks
| | was visiting my old home in New
England | held my peace, but tina
| fatted turkey tasted like crow."-De
| troIt Free Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
CATHOLIC EXCURSION
Council of Knights of Columbus In
stituted in Haeerstown--1o0
Attended From Martinsburg.

Sunday was a notable day in Cath
olic circles in Hagerstown, the occa-
sion being the institution of a, coun-
ell of the order of knights of Column
bus. There were visitors from Balti-
more, Washington and points in Penn
sylyania, Maryland and West Virgin
ia. the railroads alone carrying over
1900 people, including many ladies'
OF this number 101 persons went on
a special Cumberland Valley train
from Martinsburg. A special mass in
st. Mary's Catholic church and an
elaborate lunch in st. Josephs hall
were features of the day.
District Deputy James NJ. Smith. OF
Baltimore instituted the lodge which
starts with so members. The second
and third degrees were conferred on
a large number Of candidates some
of whom were from Martinsburg.
The visitors from here are loud in
their praise of the hospltaDe treat
ment they received in Hagerstown.
The only thing that marred the
pleasures of the day was that num-
Der of The visitors, principally from,
Baltimore, were taken i'll with ptom-
aine poisoning, but all were able to
go home in the evening except one
woman. 10y ~ v.~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
COMMITTED SUICIDE
Former Well Known Manufacturer Of
Shenandoah Junction Ends Life
at Roanoke.

]. \. Crabill, former resident of
Shenandoah Junction and well known
in Martinsburg committed suicide
Thursday night by shooting himself
through the head in his room at
hotel IN Roanoke. A bottle of car
bolic acid was found in his pockets.
Mr.. Crsbill was at one time a cigar
manufacturer at Shenandoah Junction
but several years ago removed to
Roanoke. where he engaged in mer-
camille pursuits. About two years ago
his wife died, leaving him to care for
two sons and three daughters. A
few months ago he and his eldest
son We're fined in the federal court ON
the charge of using Norfolk and
Western passes in violation of the
Hepburn act.
The son, who still resides in
Roanoke, had difficulty Tuesday
night with street car conductor and
slashed him in the fact two or three
times with knife No reason was
assigned for the suicide. Mr.. Crabill
had been complaining since Monday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
-
FARM MANAGEMENT,
.--r' y ~
Will be the Subject Of Series of
Lectures at University.
--..-saAs'

Some people think that any one
can farm The college of agriculture
of the University at Morgantown
seems TO have different opinion. II
is now announcing a course OF lee
lures on farm management. Indeed,
the last week of January, 1909, is to
be devoted almost entirely to the sub
ject of the business side of farming.
The farmer is business man, ac-
cording TO the university authorities.
And they are right; for every farmer
who makes farming pay, does so by
reason of his ability to work
But farm management is more than
a book subject, according to the men
who are running the college of agri-
culture. The principles of economics
are to be analysed by students an
professional teachers; but the actual
working out of the theories must be
done by men of affairs before such
theories viii be accepted by the ma
iority of the men who live by agricul-
ture-the men who have to make
ends meet in the business of farming
The announcement of the winter
course in agriculture lays special
stress on course of lectures to be
delivered by five practical farmers
each Of whom will explain how he
has made a particular kind of farming
pay. Fruit growing farmers, truck
growing farmers, stock-growing farm
ers, grain-growing farmers, and farm
ers who devote their efforts to dairy
ing, will be interested in havinj
their particular kind of farming dis
cussed by man who has mad
good" in the business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
WASHINGTON CONVENTIONS
Number Of Large Bodies to Hold I'm,
portant Meetings in the Near
Future.

Washington, Nov. 3O.-Congress.
men from all over the land are ar
irving in Washington and several
formal AMI informal conferences are
in progress. BY the last o. the week
the gathering of the legislative clans
Twill be practically complete.
| Aside from the solons, many infln-
entail men are assembling in the
capital city to take part In the many
big conenvtions scheduled for this
week and next. The first of those
meetings, beginning tomorrow, viii be
that Of the National Conservation
commission, organized as result of
the conference called by President
Roosevelt last spring. Addresses by
President Roosevelt aad the presi-
dent-elect are expected.
The commission is divided into
-four classes. A committee of thir-
teen is in charge OF the improvement
Iof streams. Another committee of
like number has the care of the for
tests. Still another committee of
thirteen has the direction of efforts
to prevent the waste of land. The
fourth committee has charge of min
erai resources. That is devoting It,
self now to the more economical min
ing of coal.
The Southern commercial congress
is expected to bring from 1000 to
1900 business men from the South
to this city. The South has neei of
river and harbor improvements, and
the meeting of Southern business
men is expected to develop into as
much of waterway discussion as
the gathering of the river and i1arbor
congress of which Representative
Ransdell, Of Louisiana, is president.
That congress is TO meet here on
December II, IL and 49,
But before it comes the country
life commission. That win be on De-
cember 8, and it will be an adjunct
OF the conservation congress from
which 1t sprang. That is what has
been facetiously referred to as the
uplift commission which, at the be-
hest of President Roosevelt, is to
take the American farmer by the
cuff Of the neck and hoist him to a
higher level.
The river and harbor congress is
the body that will produce the most
interesting situation. The advocates
of the lake-to-the-gulf deep waterway
think the congress should make a
definite Endorsement of that project.
Hitherto the congress had held that
its object should be merely to create
sentiment throughout the country
which would warrant congress in
passing an annual river and harbor
appropriation bill of $4,000 600.
There are other projects that look
Just as good to their proponents as
the lakes-to-the-gulf plan, wherefore
it seems probable that that proposal
win provoke debate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05

nnder great pres
sure, but when a
man enters such
a fight he wants
to win. | was in
a close district
q n d determined
to put up the
very best fight
that the circum-
stances w oul d
permit ! adver'
Used at once for
an extra stenog-
rgpher and from
the many who re,
sponded selected
a beautiful, bright
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
So. 900 Ere In Carl lie.

The Carlisle Chain Works were
damaged by fire due TO an overheated
furnace. The loss is about $4,000,
fully covered by insurance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
y POOLE

Will give prompt attention to all
business entrusted 10 his care.
Special attention given to convey
ancing and settlement of estates.
Office Over Merchants & Farmers
Bank. Martinsburg, West Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
DIR. w. {. MiNGHiNI,

DR.. w. {. MiNGHlNI,
--Martinsbur9, West Virginia.
Will practice Dentistry in all Of its.
branches. Gas and local anaesthetics
administered. All work guaranteed
Prices Reasonable Office in
Gettinser Building, Queen 81.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
HIS TURKEY WAS CROW.
Why the Fine Old Gentleman Hates
Practical Politics.

Practical Politics.
"Bluest Thanksgiving I ever spentf"
an unconquerable antipathy to prac-
teal politics. TT stands out in my
memory like an obelisk on plane, and
1t was not so very long ago either.
II had been induced that fall to run
for an important public Office. 1t was
done against by better Judgment and
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05

Queen Liz is in Washington to
press claim for a quarter OF mil
hon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
WILBUR n. THOMAS.
-Attorney-at-Law-
Peoples Trust Co. Building,
Martinsburg, West Virginia
DR.. c. w. LINK
-DENTsIsT-

Dental parlors over Merchants d
Farmers Bank, Martinsburg, w. Va
Phone No. liz No. 127 8. Queen St
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
vices in other Churches.

Thanksgiving day passed OIL quiet
ly in Martinsburg, the monotony only
being relieved by the firemen's par
ade in the afternoon The weather
was so beautiful as to be almost un-
Seasonable ana the whole town turn
ed out on the streets, especially in
the afternoon. Business was gener-
ally suspended and the town had
holiday appearance. The best OF or
der prevailed throughout the day ana
night and there were no arrests by
the police. There were the usual din
ner parties and family reunions, while
good many persons ate their
Thanksgiving turkey out of town.
Thanksgiving Services.
A union Thanksgiving service was
held in the NJ. L. church, south. with
sermon by Rev. DR.. j. Paul Wright.
the churches represented being the
two Methodist, the Christian and the
First Baptist Thanksgiving services
were also held In the Reformed, Luth-
eran. Presbyterian and United Breth-
ern churches. ..sx az
- Firemen's Parade.
The feature of the days dongs was
the firemen's parade in the afternoon.
1t was not as large as expected from
the fact that the third and fourth
ward hose companies did not turn
out for some reason or other, nor
did Co. F. w. Va. N. G. The latter
were excused on the ground that
many of the soldier boys belong to
the fire c-nopanies and turned out
with them. The parade was augu-
mented by the Potomac Fire Co, OF
Williamsport. with 20 men. and the
Williamsport Cornet band of % pieces
The visitors came over at noon and
returned home on the evening c. V.
train
Annual Spread.
The Young Mems Catholic Club
gave their annual luncheon in the
evening in the Blondel building.
which was one of the most enjoy
able social affairs of the day.
The usual number of people from
the surrounding country and slstel
towns spent Thanksgiving here and
entered into the spirit Of the days
doings. <1-EtGA
AS told IN another column the boys
of Hose CO. No had special
Thanksgiving attractions at their
Fair in Feller's hall -,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
DO|NGS HERE OF
THANKSGIVING DAY
Generally Observed as a Holiday,
but Passed Off Quietly.
THE FIREMEN'S PARADE
RELIEVES THE M0NOT0NY

WilIiamsport Fire Co. and Band Join
in Parade Here and Have a Good
Time-union Thanksgiving Service
Southern Methodist Church and Ser
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05

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