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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07
GIANT APES or eoRNso.
Interesting Facts About Abls-bodied An.
thropoids that Live In Trees.

MY acquaintance with apes has
been chiefly made IN Borneo," said
Prof. Henry A. Ward, the famous nat
ural science collector of Rochester. to
Star reporter the other day. That
great island is the home Of the orang.
which is the most arboreal of all
monkeys. The animals live la trees
altogether. rarely. If ever. visiting the
ground. 1t takes two good marksmen
10 shoot one, because they dodge
around the trunks. They do all their
fighting aloft. and it is great fua To see
them drop the armfuls of fruit they
have gathered In contests for its pos
session. They are plentiful in the low
lands near the coast. 1t is rarely that
anybody ventures into the interior. be-
cause there the head-hunting natives
prowl. Among them each man is re-
quired to have secured head before
he is permitted to marry. and on this
account the young gentlemen savages
are continually looking about for some
body 10 kill. This makes travelling
disagreeab e.
"One OF the most noticeable features
OF the landscape Of Borneo is the nests
of orangs which are scattered about
ihickly among The tall trees. From
their number one might get a greatly
exaggerated impression Of the pleuti-
fulness OF the species, unless il were
understood how aud for what purpose
these roosting places are conslruc ed.
The beasts are greatly annoyed by flies
from which they are able TO protect tie
front part of their bodies with their
hands. but they cannot keep the
vicious insects from biting them in the
rear. and so they gather quantity Of
leaves and branches and make them
into couches 10 repose against among
The boughs. A protection OF this sorl
eutly this material begins 10 decom-
pose and the decaying leaves attract
the flies. which the orang is so
anxious TO get rid Of. Then he is
obliged TO make another nest of fresh
stun, and so he may require dozens OF
them in the course Of year. lnas-
much as he does not take the trouble
tn remove the old ones. they remain TO
adorn the tree top in which he swings
about.
''Orangs have very curious method
OF lighting. la their conflicts among
themselves. which are frequent. their
effort is always TO seize the fingers Of
their adversaries and bite them. A
very beautiful gronp Of these animals
At the National Museum. mounted by
Mr.. Hornaday, admirably illustrates n
typical encounter of the sort. 1t Ia
owing to this method OF battle that it
Is almost impossible to procure skin
which does not lack some of the in-
gers. II defending itself against q
man the beast will always attempt To
grab the arm OF his human opponent.
so as-go chew of his fingers. For this
purpose It's jaw Is exceliently adapted.
being enormously powerful aud equip
ped with huge incisors.
'srhe fayorite food Of the orang Is
the 'durion' fruit which Is perhaps.
the most delicious in the world
uniting. as Il does the havors OF the
peach. the pear. and the straw berry.
Like most things nearly perfect. how
ever. this fruit has draw back--name-
- =. that u leaves . taste in the mouth
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07
How 4 Became n Gymnast.

The writer of this sketch was little
fellow himself not many years ago.
He remembers how he used 10 look
with complete and absolute disgust on
his bOnv little arms and thin pipe-siem
legs. He used TO look at the big mus
cles 0f Que or two companions with
hopeless envy. In fact it got so bad
that this particular little fellow dclpr-
mined TO get strong if it took years to
DO IL.
The first thing was 10 ret bar. |
selected a nice spot betw cen two grape
arbors planted deep IN the ground
two heavy oak uprights. aud fastened
firmly across the top. with mnrlised
ends. n long heavy pi,chfork handle.
which was purchased al II village store
at II cost, believe, Of twenty cents.
When the turning-pole WAS finished.
the next thing was to learn To DO some
thing. The first thing learned was
10 hang on the pole. This may not
seem like very exciting trick. bat t. Q
fact is my muse IS were so weak that
1t took all my strength TO hang there.
By this time other BOYS became in
terested. They began 10 put bars in
their own yards. an,l the ljllle fellow
had 10 suprrintend the operation and
give instructions. The oak uprights
should be about three by three. aud
planted with side braces. The post
holes should be ut least three feet
deep, and after the posts were set
filled in with stones and earth firmly
stamped down. The bar must be Just
couple of inches out of ones reach
stauding under it hlt-footed. Half a
dozen private bars resulted IN GYM
nasium in an empty stable loft. Tlc
little fellow watched his arms and legs
with great concern. aud cOuid not for
the life of him see that they were get
ting any bigger. .-Harpcr iouag Peo-
Dkc.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07
A Severe Test.

The Pennsylvania Railroad company
has begun To put cast-irou car-wheeis
to very severe test. For each fifty
wheels which have been shipped or are
ready to ship, it is provided That one
wheel shall be taken at random bv the
railroad company's inspector either
at the railroad company's shops or at
the wheel manufacturer as the case
may be-and subjected 10 the follow
ing test: The wheel shall be ulaced
lange downward on au anvil block
weighing LOO pounds. set on rubble
masonry two feet deep. and having
three supports, not more than five
inches wide. for the wheel TO rest upon.
1t shall be struck centrally on the hub
by weight of li0 pounds falling from
height Of twelve feet. Should the
wheel break in two or more pieces
after eight blows or less. the fifty
wheels represented by it shall be re-
jected; il. however, the wheel stands
eight blows without breaking in two
or more pieces, the fifty wheels viii! be
accepted. The wheel for test TO be
furnished by the manufacturer in ad-
dition 10 the fifty wheels ordered.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07
Not In StOrk.


Fair Customer live in the suburbs
and want watch dog.
Dealer--Yes, mum.
But of course don't want one that
will keep us awake all night barking
at nothing.
No, mum.
He must be big, and strong, and
fierce, you know.
Yes, man.
Yet as gentle as lamb with ns. you
know.
Yes, mum.
And he must pounce on every brutal
tramp that comes along, and drive
him Off
Yes, mum.
But he mustn't interfere with any
poor but honest man looking for work.
No, mum.
IL a burglar comes prowling around
at night, the dog must make mince
meat of him in an instant.
les, mum
But he mustn't attack a neighbor
who drops in for an evening call
No, nun.
And of course he mustn't molest peo-
pie who come hurrying In at all hours
Of the night 10 cali my husband. He's
a doctor, you know.
No, mum. | see what you want. You
want mind-reader dog.
Yes, suppose 50. Can you send me
one?
Very sorry, mum, but I'm just out
of that kind
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"AtI Skies and Seyens."
"How are you coming on. Uncle
Mosr?"

"How are you coming on. Uncle
MoseP"
Poorly. poorly, thank Cod"
Whats the matterp'
Il has scben gals to support. boss.
Hit costs a power OF money to fill up
seben moufs free times day."
Yes. but l heard one OF yonr
daughters was going to be married. so
that will only leave six to support"
Oats ahar you am foolin yerself,
boss. Dat ar gal am gwiac ter marry
one of desc culled politicians, so in-
stead of habin only six 10 support,
when she marries, III have eight moufs
10 feed. for mighty few OBJ desc
poli,icianers. white or black. is wuff do
powder hit would take TO shoot 'em
No. boss. it will be eight instead oh six
ter feed when dat gal marries. nor
countin' de natural consequence"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07
ave expunged, iorgotssu or con-

ave expunged. forgotten or con-
doned?
We had turned into restaurant for
q bit OF dinner. and those thoughts
passed through my mind as we ate our
iish. My companion pondered sadly
for few seconds. and then shaking
himself together rs though to throw
of an unpleasant train of thought,
said:
Now. tell me about yourself. your
wife and family"
Before | had time TO reflect upon
what might be the result of my dis
closure. i bluried out the simple truth:
Il have no wife"
lie looked intensely surprised. as he
said: My dear fellow, / am very
sorry. never heard He paused,
inquiringly. and again | blurted out:
Il never had one"
A look OF extreme pain spread over
his face rs he heard this. He leaned
across The table, and laying his band
on mine. said with infinite sympathy:
Il see IL all; | ought not 10 have asked
you. Forgive me, old fellow. and for
get that have said those words"
| gave him clammv hand and
turned away lest he should detect the
conscious outlines Of nv face. | had
become confirmed in a suspicion that
had been gradually dawning upon my
MIND. that / had never set eyes upon
my host before that day. and that /
had been carried away bv some mex
picable chance resemblance 10 some
lpnlnfo a arI h,,E
apparent cordial recognition of myself.
There was no blinking the facts. how
ever. Everybody that he mentioned
was a total stranger TO me, while every
incident that | mentioned. with Il view
to drawing hmm out, seemed To find his
mind blank. My sole object was to
extricate myself from my false posi-
ton without detection. | got abso-
lutely and hopclessly involved in Il
fable and faisehood. and after having
thus lightly taken away the good name
OF the suppositious mother OF my
children. sort of despair took posses
siou of me, and a Wild desire to avoid
exposure or explanation at any cost.
The dinner was good. the wine cx-
ceIlent, and my host geniality itself.
We sat. ate and drank freely. and over
our cups blush TO think OF the people
married. the old friends buried and
the characters | took away. But he
would have news. and what could |
do? Much of my Information seemed
TO afford him matter for establishment.
and often he calculated:
You don't tell me So" as I con-
veyed some specially startling piece OF
personal news.
However, the lime for departure
came ut last, and my mind was torn
with conflicting desires to escape de-
lection and to ascertain his identity.
You'll come and see US" he said
cordially, as we shook hands prelim-
mary TO leaving.
Yes. certainly" l replied; "but
where are you putting up now?'
Oh. the same old quarters. he re-
turned.
What Is the best way to get thereP"
l asked, as n last and altogether des-
perate hope.
You can't do better than take a
cab, he said, and we parted never to
meet again Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07
Alphabetical Stages of Alcoholism

DR.. Cyrus contributes a paper TO the
North american keeieD on tho ques-
zion. is Drunkenness Curablep" and
ends the article by reciting an alpha.
bette rhyme. describing all the stages
of alcoholism from the first nip 10 n
drunkard's grave. which he learned
from patient. n young man of great
ability and fine moral perceptions. who
was an incurable inebriate. The doc
tor saws that his ewes would stream
with tears as he recited the following
verses. describing his own case and
career. 1t is the most truthful and
graphic picture of tho kind that has
been printed:
A stands Alcohol: deathlike it's grip;
for Beginner, who takes just n sip;
T. for COMPANION who urges him on;
ID for the Demon drink that Is born;
T. for Endeaynr he makes 10 resist.
stands for n iend- who so loudly insist;
for the Guilt that hc afterwards fees;
II for the Horrors that hang al Ills heels;
j his Intention to drink not M all.
J Sands for JeerIng that follows his fall;
for his knowledge that he is a slave.
l. siands tor the Liquors his appetite Graves:
NJ Tor convylnl Meetings SO gay.
stands tor No that tries lard To say;
y for the Orgies that then come TO pass.
Il stands Tor Pride that lie urowns la lis glassi
2 for the Qunrrels that nigntiy abound.
stands fUr Ruin. that hovers nrou d.
; stands for Sights tb.t Is " sion bCdim,
T. stands for Trembling thai seiz his limbs:
y for his Usefuln' IS sunk IN the s!nins.
stands Tor warrant he qucsly becomes;
w for Waning ~ III. that snon do !e;
X for his Exit rrprettcd 10y none.
1Outh or THIS nation, >nch weakness Is erita0,
Lea.ousy turu iion the temper in time
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

The tunnels of different steamships
are characterstically painted TO en-
able people OF modest nautical knowI-
edge TO distinguish them. A Cunarder
has brilliant red tunnels, with broad
black bands around the top The
Havre line is the same, hut has two
narrow black bands in addition. North
German Lloyd vessels have stacks of a
lovely nnbaked buiscuit-ware tint, very
dainty and summery u lo)5 at, and
the distinguishing mark of the White
Star Line is yellow with black band.
The GuIon and Inman lines both have
black tunnels, the former banded vita
red and the latter with white. \ very
few minutes will familiarize any one
with these differences and add a spe-
cial interest to the passing vessel met
on an ocean voyage or viewed from a
bathing beach.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07
&OppeG

CtO/pen
the progress of Consumption.
The best authorities agree that it's
a scrofulous affection of the lungs.
If taken in time, and given q fair
trial, DIR. Picrce's Golden Medical
Discovery will effect n cure. Thou.
sands have been saved by it-thou-
sands more are putting it off till
too late. For every form of Scrof-
ula, Bronchial, Throat, and Lung
Affections, Weak Lungs, Severe
Coughs, and kindred ailments, it
is n positive remedy. It's guor0n-
teed to do ell that's claimed for it.
If it doesn't benefit or cure, in
every case, your money is returned.
The Discovery is the only
Liver, Blood and Lung Remedy
that's sold so. Think what medi-
cine it must be
Especially has it manifested its
potency in curing letter, Salt
rheum, Eczema, Erysipelas, Boils,
Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Goitre, or
Thick Neck, and Enlarged Glands.
Worlds Dispensary Medical AS
sociation, Makers, No. 6G3 Main
Street, buffalo, n. Y.
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Catarrh in the Head

81 have bsen taking Hoods Sarsaparilla for
the past four years at intervals. was troub ed
with catarrh, aud the medicine effected per
feet cure. take IL now whenever feel debiii-
tated, and II always gives me immediate
strength, regulates the bowels. and gives an
excellent appetite" LEVI CAMPBELL. Parkers-
burg. w. Va,
MY daughter has had caiarrh for nine
years. She coughed and expectorated SO much
that everyone thought she had consumption
tried everything heard of, but gained no
relief ! sent her to florida In September for
the winter, aud there her friends advised her
to use Hoods sarsaparilIa. She wrote me
that she had take. three bottles, aud never
felt so good la her lifc.' Mrs. McKxieHr l3s
Williamson Street. Newport, Ky.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

Mr.. Meadow twrathfuliy, to country
editor)-My house was robbed las
week, an you didn't have word
about 1t
Country editor (wearily}-You did
not send Us the information, Mr.
Meadow.
Mr.. Meadow lpetulantIy)An' is that
the way you editors get y'r news bout
houses bein robbed
Country editor ironically -- Well,
no. Usually the thieves drop in and
give us the item, but this time ! guess
they forgot about it.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

Js n constitutional and not n local disease,
and therefore IL eanrot be cured BY local APP
p.ications II requires constitutional remedy
like Hoods sarsapariia. which. working
through the blood, effect. a permanent cure
OF eatarrh by eradiestng the imparity which
causes aud promotes the disease. Thousands
OF peopie testify TO the success OF Hoods Sar-
saparilla as remedy for eaiarrh when other
preparations had failed. Hoods sarsapa.
rilla also builds mp the whole system, and
makes son feel renewed In health and
strength. All who suffer from catarrh or de-
billty should certainly try Hoods sa,saparii a.
IL hav. used Hoods sarsaparisia for eatarrh
with satisfactory results, ieeelying perma.
neut benefit from IT," J " HrsBsRp, strea-
tor I'LL.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07
The Only One Ever Ir,nted--Caa You Find
the Words

in this paper this week which has 10 tw,
words alike except one word The sam,
is true of each new one appearing eaet
week from J he DIR. Harter Medicine Co
his house places Crescent on every
thing they make and publish. Look for it
send them the name of the word. and they
viii return you IooE, EEALT,FUL LITHo
GRA n, or SAMPLE FREE.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

The weasels are said TO be killing off
the rabbits in Tulare county. The crea-
ture comes up behind bunny as he sits at
peace with ali tbs world. and, springiug
upon his back, clingS and sucks his life
blood as he runs, until he drops dead from
eNhautiou
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try 1t. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fic SKRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. cAi.
LOUISVILLE. Ky KEW Y0Rk. Nv
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Some enc has discovered book in Dub
lin with the words Of 4" a he Messiah as
sold at the first performance in that city
In l1il 1t shows that HE shall feed his
focls'' was taken right through by one
voicc, the contralto, who was Mrs. Cibbcr.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07
German
Syrup
1 For hroat and Lungs


I have been Ill for
Heinorrhagc about FIVE years,
''have had the best
Five Yoaro. medical advice,
and Itook the first
dose in some doubt This result
cd III few hours easy sleep. There
"was 40 further hemorrhagc tillnext
"day, when | had a Slight attack
(which stopped almost immediate
"ly. By the third day ell trace Of
blood had disappeared and had
recovered much strength. The
fourth day ! SIT up in bed and ate
my dinner, the first solid food for
two months. Since that time /
have gradually gotten better and
am now able to move about the
house My death was daily ex-
"pected and my recovery has been
"a great surprise to my friends and
"the doctor. There can be no doubt
"about the effect Of German Syrup,
as l had an attack just previous to
"its use. The only relief was after
{" the first dose JR. LoUGHHEAD,
Adelaide, Australia. %
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

When Baby was sick, we gave her CastoriA
When she was Child shc cried for Castoria,
When sne became Miss. she clung to Castoria,
When sho haa Children, she gave them CaStoria
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

A new invention that will doubtless
''go" next summer when the swimming
season sets in again Is webbed rub
Der glove for use in the water Young
swimmers find one OF the most dificul /.
points TO earn Is to keep the fingers
together in the water. With the
webbed glove this wi not be neces-
sary. as the swimmer will then be
weob-Angered and can safely compete
with the Newfoundland dog.
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Knew the Facts.

First Little Boy-papa was readin'
somefn' about Mind Reader Bishop
bein' killed. but ] couldn't make out
how il was.
Second Little BOY (solemnly)-Eie
had two doctors.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

An Illinois man threw himself in
front of fast train on the Big Four rail-
road near Middleswolth, with the hope
that the railroad officials would conpro-
mise damages by giving him an annual
pass over the line
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No Chan,e or N stakes.

New Boy-Is this bill good?
Merchant lbusily)-What denomina-
tion is it?
New Boy--It's 81 silver certificate
Merchant thurriedly)- Examine il
yourself. If il looNs like d miscra bile
counterfeit it's genuine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

An Indian man while fishing recently
found u very fine pearl 1t had fallen from
a musseil shell and was lying on the bar.
II weighs two and a half penpywcight> and
was pronounced a very fine specimen.
lbe man claims that he was offered S}UO
for it
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07
SHiL0l'S
CONSUMPTION
CURL

The success Of this Great Couch Cure IL
without a parallel in The history Of medicine
All druggists are horzed to sell II on a pos.
tive guarantee, test that no other cure can sue
cessiuiiy stand. That il NAV become known,
the Prupnetors, at an enormous expense, are
placing a Sample Bottle Free into every home
in the United States and Canada Ii YOU have
a Cough, Sore Throat or Bronchitis, use il, icr
it will cure YOU. II your child has the Group,
or WhooPing Cough, use it promptly, and relief
is sure, If you dread that irsidious disease
Consumrtion. use IT, Ask your Druggist for
SllILOH'S CURE, Prize 10 lis, 90 cts. and
81 90. If your Lungs are sore Oh Back lame,
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. rrlte z5 CTS.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

An Alabama man possesses curios,
ity in the shape of two trout grown to
gether like Siamese twins The body ot
each is perfect. but they are united BY n
membrane attached to their bellies. They
are alive and fsisky.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

FITs--All FITS stopped free by DIR. KLrSE'
GRKAT NEEyE kXSTogkR. No fts after frst days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and 500 trial b0,.
tie free TO III send to Or. Kline, 3Jl Arch ST.
Philadelphia. Pa.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

Tommv--"What part OF speech Is
'woman'?i Papa -" Woman Is no
part of speech at all. my son. She is
the whole of il. t."--JudU.
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Oaioa-Plavored soda.

A farmersof Piitsiield. Mich. when
asked what Qayor he wanted in hi.
-oda-waler. rAplicd. Onion. please. :
tc was IN earncst, loo.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

Noshing In the world will pro,lssc.
such activity in real estate as M earth.
Qnakc.--T Tus SulMca.
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Hoods SarsapariIIa

fold by all druggists. ell six tor -. Prepared only
w c, l. HOOD & co Spciheearics. Lowell. Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-07

A MAN who has Tractl,el medicine for for.y
years ought 10 know salt from sugar real what
be SAYS.
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LII GoRsUcH. NJ. D,

We will give 500 for any cas-, OF Catarfn hat
cannot bs cured with Halls Catarrh Cure
Taken internally.
F.J. CHENEY & Co, Prop5., Toledo. o.
kd-Sold by Drug lists 'jc.