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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
A GIANT HONEY BEE.
1t VIII be Dissected by biological stu
dents OF the Pennsylvania University.

An immense honey bee has been inn
prisoned in one of the rooms of the
University Of Pennsylvania. says the
Philadelphia Record. 1t is fully 1 IL
feet from sucker to sting and meas
ures nearly feet from Tip to tip of
wings. This is the largest bee ever
seen-in this part OF the country at
least-and if 1t could feed on clover
blossoms would make necessarily a
a great honey producer for its honey
bag is big enough to stow away a
whole comb. But there is little danger
that it will escape from Imprisonment
20 the t;alds. as it is made entirely of
papier-mach. This huge imitation has
been purchased for the use of the
students of the biological department
of the university. 1t was manufactured
in Paris by an ingenious artificer.
Emile Deyrolle. who is famous for be-
Ing the unique constructor of such
biological working models.
The big shiny bee is perfectly
articulated, nodded. and jointed to-
getber true to the busy little yellow
breeched philosopher" of the fields.
after whom it was fashioned. Wiugs.
head, tholvx and abdomen can all be
disjointed by the simple surgery Of
thumb and finger; the head may be
trepanned. displaying the small brain
aud physiological machinery within;
the thorax separated and the abdo-
men disembowcled. Every organ.
artery. vein. fold sinew, tissue. has
been carefully reproduced in exact
proportion, with delicate fidelity haif
lost sight Of in so large model. Dean
Charles 5. Dolley intends that the
pupils OF his department shall dissecl
this big bee and study it until they
become experts in bee architecture. 4
huge snail and eech. each about three
feet long, have also been secured by
the biological department. and whole
museum of gigantic Insects is to be
gradually acquired.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

Doiiies made to match the lunch
cloth would be very pretty. Anarrow
hem aud two narrow bands OF drawn
work. with leather stitching done in
pointed lines. will make the appro-
pirate edge. and the space within
may be occupied by an initial or left
plain.
A set of doilies containing illusions
10 the months. both in text and flowers,
will be charming remembrance for
an artistic friend when the GIFT season
comes. as come it will. long before we
are ready for ii, if we long ago began
our preparations. The little linen
ioilies with hem-slitchcd edge can hr
bought so chcaply that il is not worth
while to make them. Draw upon each
one Of the sci flower or flowers APP
propriate 10 certain month. and
write motto TO he worked ius outline
stitch with black silk. A pretty senti-
ment for September waves her
gold-rod." On one side Of the dolly is
beautifully worked spray of golden
rod done with yellow silk in French
knots. On another one the ilowers
are roses, the motto. Sweetest roses
welcome June Some other senti-
ments which may be accompanied by
suggestive flowers are: "fhe violet
hides from March's rough caress. "
Our vine-wrcathed king. October
''Poppies bloom in the iield in fair
july" Hips aud haws in bleak
November" "Septembcr's child. The
meadow-bell.n The stately foxglove.
August's love- The satin holly of
December" "The gracious pine not
even Jangary's blast can strip" The
lichen soft is Fcbruary's wintry
smile" "Fruition's promise comes in
May" ''November's frost lays bare
the nuts. ''Auemone. sweet Aprils
lady" In working the quotations
emphasis is given to the name OF the
month by working it in color. while
the remainderof the lettering is done
with black. k.--Harper's Ba-ar.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

pass between rocks where the space
was so narrow that we had 10 slide
through. In the worst places he plant
cd his hoofs. which had been sharply
shod, in straight line, one after the
other.
1t was enough to take ones breath
away. on the edge of those sheer
precipices, TO look down into the val
Icy thousands OF feet below. Tho SEN
sation Is a peculiar one. for when YOU
are on horseback you seem TO be hang
ing out over tho elf. And another
great rock rising on the other side Of
the trail does not increase your sense
of security.
Sometimes we were scrambling up
ward n an angle of 10 degrees. or so it
seemed. and again we descended to get
around some great mass Of rock that
blocked the way. The air became
more and more rariiied. and my breath
came quickly.
The guide kept ahead on his mus
tang, looking back now and then TO
see how j was getting along. From the
pommel OF his saddle hung his lasso.
and when | inquired its use he told
that he often had to tie travellers round
the waist with it on the descent to
keep them from losing their seats.
After we had got above the timber
line. horses were scrambling up a
very steep bit of the trail when my
pony began to slip back on some loose
gravel. | thought | was gone. If
the pony lost control of himself we
should certainly 90 down the mountain
together.
Steve heard the grating of the
pony's hoofs and turned like a fash.
The next instant his lasso was swing
ing about his head, and before realized
what was going on. it had settled over
my head and pinioned my arms to my
sides.
with one turn Of his wrist Steve
pulled me from the pony. who relieved
OF his burden. quickly recovered his
footing. .'-hiiadeiphia Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
SAVE YOUR 1877 PENNIES.
They Are So Rare that They wiz Soon
Command a Premium.

Few people who handle pennies
every day are aware of the rarity of
the one cent niece of 1877. The coin
age as reported by the mint for that
year. does not appear small. for the
mint yer ends June 80, aud does not
therefore indicate how many OF coin
age bear the calendar year for the
date. Thus the coinage for the year
ending June 80 1876. included half OF
the year 1876. and the coinage for the
year ending June 80 1877 comprised
half OF the year 1877.
Business during 1877 was at very
low ebb and little demand existed for
pennies. Few were minted. therefore,
while in 1876 and 1878 The cnll was
urgent 1t is doubtful ii the exact
number stamped '1s77' is known even
TO the mint officers themselves. An
inquirer was informed By them in
February. 1873. that less than ten
thousand had been stamped. This
would mean an issue Of less than n
million. In point of fact. however. it
Is probable that the actual coinage was
far less.
A coin collector began in 1881
record of the number of pennies pass
ing through his hands. aud took the
percentage Of 1887 to the other dates.
In 1881 he found the percentage to be
.O045, in 1882 it was .0034. in 1888 it
was .0032, in 1884 it was .002s. The
record was abandoned after that, bet
from time to time examinations were
made which showed the percentage
had moved nearear the zero point.
Abvxaminatiou Of a quart OF PEN
nies collected this year from slot
machine showed but one Of the 1877
date. Unfortunately. the examiner did
not learn how many pennies there were
in the lot so the present percentage
can not be given.
In bakers window on Nassau
street. near Ann, is frame containing
sixteen of 1877 date, showin@ that one
man at least has awakened TO their
rarity. One collector who has been
on the lookout since January. 1873.
has secured eighty-four of this date.
Look over your change hereafter and
pick out all the 1877 :, as they are be-
coming valuable and being n current
coin no collection will be complete
without one.-N. !. CoBunfrctai Id
UeFttSer,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
Cost OF Raising Boys.

A careful Investigator Of tho subject
has figured out the following interest
ing expense account. (which is de-
cared 10 be "below the actual figures.
IL anything: The cost of raising an
ordinary boy for the first twenty years
OF his life is here given: Pcr year for
tho first live years. all expenses. 800.
or $500 in all; $3.50 per year for the
next tive years; 5000 per year for the
third live; $500 per year for the next
three years. and $500 for the next two;
or total OF "a. 150 outlay by the time
the boys Of aye aud able 10 hustle for
himself" We hope tho Star sub.
scribers will remember that the editor
has taken contract to raise two boys.
aud by promptly renewing their sub
scriptions they viii greatly help US out
in raising the fund OF $500 that has
got to be expended la behalf Of those
boys before our responsibilities cease.
) hint to the wise Is sufficient. La
Belle Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

! whispered he. pulling up. 'and I'm
going to fire II off TO relieve my feel
ings, il you don't explain here and
now. Who. in PHYS name. is ste?7
You mug--slie's the Original Sleep
ing Beauty. I'm eloping with her.
aud you've got her jewels"
Pardon inc. Jem," says he. in his
genllemanly way. If / don't quite
see. Are you taking her off 10 melt
her or marry her? For how to get rid
of iIer else---n
The poor old creature had halted.
too. three PAGES ahead Of us. and
waited while we whispered. with tie
moonlight. that slanted down into the
lane. whitening her bare neck aud
flashing on her jewels.
"Onc moment" said and stepped
forward to her; you bad better take
off those ornaments here. my dear,
and give them to my servant TO take
care of. There's carriage waiting
for us mt the end of the lane. and
when he has slowed them under the
seat we eau climb in and drive Of"
10 the end of the world--to the
very rim Of it. my hero"
She pulled the gems from her ears
hair and bosom, and handed them to
Peter who received them with bow
Next she searched in her pocket and
drew out tiny key. Peter unlocked
the ease. aud. having carefully slowed
the diamonds inside, locked it again.
handed back the key. touched his hat,
aud walked eff toward the dog-cart
MY dearest lady" began. us soon
as we were alone between the high
walls. IF the devotion of IA life--"
Her bare arm crept into mine.
There is but little time left for us
in which to be happy. Year after
year have marked off the almanac;
day by day have watched the dial. |
saw my sisters married. and my sis
ters' daughters; and still / waited.
Each had man To love her and tend
her. but none had such a man as
would have chosen. They were none
like you, my prince" "
mo, dare say not"
Oh, but my heart is not so cold.
Take my hand--it is firm aud strong;
touch my lips-thcy are burning"
A low whistle sounded at the top of
the lane. As | took her hands I pushed
her back, and turning. ran for my life.
| suppose that, rs | ran. | counted
forty before her scream came, and then
the sound OF her feet pattering after
me.
She must have run like demon; for
was less than ten yards ahead when
Peter caught my wrist and pulled me
up on to the back seat of the dog-cart.
And before George could set the horse
going her hand clutched at the flap on
which my feet rested. it missed its
grasp, aud she never got near enough
again. But for half minute looked
iulo that horrible face following us
and working with silent rage; aud for
half mile at least heard the patter
of her feet in the darkness behind
Indeed. | can hear it now. San Fran
c,ScO 1rq0ldHt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
Catarrh
HOODS sarsaparIiia, Being COnstitu.
tionai Remedy. Readily Reaches
mud (mres IL

~ sense Of gratitude and desire 20 benefit those
afflicted prompts me to recommend Hoods sarsapa-
tllla 70 all who have catarrh. For many years I
vas troubled with catarrh and indigestion and gen
eral debility. got 30 low could not get around
the house. tried about everything | saw recon
mended for catsrrh; bur falling In every instance
3f being relieved I became
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
Catch Them After Dinner.

Mr. O'IIooligan-Take my advice. me
bye, an whiniver yez hov an import
ant errand wild gintleman, do not
distoorb him till afther he's had his
dinner. Afther dinners tn tonne ia
take i'm.
Small O'Iooligan-D'yez moind tn
tonne yez wint to collect bill av Mis-
tur HARDEST an he knocked We down
stairs an broke wan av y'r ribs?
Oi do that.
Wull, il was afther dinner that hap
pened
Begorry, il Oh wint to him before
dinner Oh "a been kilt entolrly.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
- a---'------
Too Suggestive.

Miss De Pretty-Let's form secret
society.
Miss DE Pink-Lct's. Just like the
Odd Fellows and Red Men. Cali it the
Ancient Order of-of Kings Daugh
ters."
Miss De Blond-Or the Ancient Or.
der of Dianas'
Miss dc Young Or the Ancient Or
der Of American"
Miss Oldmaid-Oh, don't let's call Il
the Ancient Order of'anything.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
A cnnsc,entIon, clerrrman.

Stranger-What has become of Rev
Mr.. De Goode?
Resident--Ile made himself so un,
popular preaching against envy, ha-
tired, malice, backbiting, cheating and
polite lying that one congregation
after another drove him out. and
finally he had to learn a trade to make
living.
Not unusual Where is he now?
Hes down town shoemaker, and Is
now able. without straining his con
science, to make his patrons shoes
which do not pinch.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
A Wonderful Are.

Mr.. Broadbrim-This is wonderful
age, a wonderful age.
Mr.. Gotham-Indeed it is, Africa is
being opened to commerce and civil
zation, the Orient has passed from the
ninth to the nineteenth century at q
bound, the Arcties are being fully ex.
plored, the Southern States are becom.
ing great manufacturing &c enters, and
Philadelphia is TO have rapid transit.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
The Only One Ever Printed--Can You Find
the Word?

Ia this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word. The same
is true of each new one appearing each
week from I he DR. Harter Medicine Co.
This house places Crescent" on every
thing they make and publish Look for 1t,
send them the name of the word, and they
will return you look, BEAUTIFUL LITHo-
GRAZ lis, or SAMPLE FREE.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF CatarIh that cannot be cured by takin,
Halls Cntarrh Cure.
H. J. CHENEY & co, Props, Toledo o.
We. tho undersigned. have known i. j. Che.
Icy for the last fifteen years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all bu sfness transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their Arm.
WEST a TnuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDiNG, kINSAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug.
pists. Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood aud mucous surfaces of
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 7jc
per bottle Sold by all Druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
Progress.

1t Ifs very important in this are Of vast
material progress that a remedy be pleasing
TO the taste and TO the eye, easily taken. ac-
ceptabe 10 the stomach and healthy in its
nature and effects. Possessing these quail
tiles. Syrup OF Figs is the one perfect laxa-
tive and most gentle diuretie known.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
II paystoR adj the Papers.

Especially your county paper, for often
through this medium business chances and
onrortunitics are presented that might 9th.
erwise entirely escape your attention. For
instance, Is. +. Johnson Il Co, Richmond,
Va. have an advertisement in this paper
that will pruve of especial interest and
value TO large number Of people here.
abouts.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

Great Editor--;ycre the nominations
made today?
Sub Editor-Yes, sir. Convention
just adjourned.
Did the other party get through too?
No. sir. The balloting won't begin
until tomorrow.
Good! Hurry mp and claim that our
candidates are lovers of base ball he.
fore the other party gets chance
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
Could Happen only IN the ,ye.t.

Mr.. Searlo- Suppose we compromise
this IiopSins-Searle case. What'll you
take?
Timothy liopkins--W Whatll you give?
Mr.. Searle--five millions.
Timothy Hopkins - Bah DO you
take me for paupcr?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

Queen of Spain-Moi Gracia! The
baby king has the stomach-ace.
Lord Chamberlain (excitedly)--
Woo-o! Call the Secretary of the in.
terror,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

1T is probably not matter of general
information that the finest. purest and
most nutritious animal jelly known is
made from elephants tuslss
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
SHILOn'S
CONSU M PTION
CURL

The success of this Great Cough Cure Is
without parallel in the history Of medicine.
All druggists are authorized to sell il on pcs
tive guarantee. test that no other cure can sue
cessfully stand. That il may become known,
the Proprietors, at an enormous expense, are
placing Sample Bottle Free into every home
in the Uniled States and Canada. II you have
a Cough, Sore Throat, or Bronchitis. use il, for
il viii cure you. If your child has the Group,
or Whooping Cough. use it promptly, and relief
is sure. If you dread that inSidious disease
Consumption, use it. Ask your Druggist for
SIllLOH'S CURE. Price 10 Its.. so cts. and
500. II your Lungs are sore Oh Back lame,
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price y cts.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

CorGH AWAY If YoU WANT To. but if not
use HALE's HONEY OF HOkEHoUSO AND
TAR
PIXIES TooTHAcnE DROPS Cure in one
minute
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

FITs-An Fits stopped free by Dr.. KLrsE's
CEKAT NERVE REsToRER. No Gts after nrst day
use: Marvellous cures. Treatise and 500 trial bot
lie free 10 1T cases send 10 DR.. Kline. J3t Arch ST.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

1T has been calculated that the right
hand of n good compositor in taking type
from the frame to the stick while setting
up 1900 ems in eight hours covers dis.
tance of 36, 900 feet
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
Humidity About .

Guest (at restaurant in moist weather)
Waiter, can't get any salt out of
this salt cellar
Waiter You've forgotten to unscrew
the top. sir.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

For Bronchial, Asthmatic and Pull
mopary Complaints, "BRowN's BRoS'
.cHIAL IRo HES" have remarkable curative
properties SOLD ONLY IN Bones
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

Rigid examination of the applicants
for certificates TO teach in Willis. Texas.
has resulted in the idleness Of half the
schools of the county.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

"A meteorite. found a few weeks ago in
the rotten roots Of willow tree at Lysa-
bid, Denmark, was seen by the finder to
fall into the tree in August ls43.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

-Forty-seven newspapers arc published
in the republic of Ecuador. of these fif-
teen are published in Quito, the capital,
and twelve in Guyaquil, the principal sea-
mort
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

The purchase of 5000 Texas cattle in
seventeen train loads cost Dave Rankin,
the cattle king of Tarkio, Mo, SD, 900,
besides the freight expense of $4,000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

The oak and elm have figured in liter.
ature more frequently than any other Of
the native forest trees
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

"A runaway loc comotive on the Blairs
town, ~ D.. railroad beat all previous rec
miles between Blairstown and Portland in
six minutes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

The price Of Nevada range cattle has
increased 80 per cent In the past two
years.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
Very Much Discouraged

At last decided to take Hoods sarsaparina and
ocgan TO get relief I have now used. within two
years ten or twelve bottles, and feel better than
have for years. Iaurihutc my Improvement wholly
~ tho nsn II
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28
Arkansas Girls.

A story comes from Mountain Home.
Ark. OF two girls. Mary Wclles and
Julia Roberts, living GU adjoining
farms. They arc typical Arkansas
girls and can handle rifle better than
most men in their neighborhood, so
they do not hesitate TO tackle the big
gest game in the woods.
During one Of their hunting trips
lately they went 10 wild turkey roost.
built blind aud waited. As they
lay in ambush they heard the approach
of what they supposed was man. but
1t turned out to be bear. Mary fired
at IL, and the animal. maddencd by the
pain. made dash at the girls. CATCH
ing Mary. She screamed and as she
nYas being dragged away Julia ran
nae to the bear. aud placing the muz-
her shotgun, which had heavy
of turkey shot, behind his
!. fired. tearing y hole clear
- He dropped in his
tho exception OF few
nlighlly lacerated arm
ed. The girls are
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

1T is reported from st. Petersburg that
a50U0, 600 persons are unable 10 pay their
taxes, and that this will cause budget
deficit of El2 00O. 0O0
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris,
When she was q Child, shocried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung 10 castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them castoris
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

CARRoLLroE, Green Co, ILL.,, Nov, 'Ss.
! highly recommend Pastor hoenigs Nerve
Tonic to anybody that has suffered from head
ache as my BON did for years, because bottles
OF the medicine cured him. NJ. McrIGUE.
LAREABEE, Wis, October, 1890.
Through fright .-ly son became affected with
spasms and nervous prostration. We used one
bottle Of Pastor Koeuig's Nerve Tonic and ho
has not had E spGsm since. ED KITZERoW.
IDA GROVE, Iowa, Oct 9, 1s92.
Ny wife suffered from headache 10 ten years
and, dez pite all treatment from doctors, she got
no relief. Aftor using only one bottle Of Pastor
Koonig's Nerve lOnic, she f. entirely cured.
r. HARTGENBUsCH
PFA FF "a Valuable Book on Nervous
EEh 4 Diseases sent free 10 any address
MK and poor patients can also obtain
4 M kw this medicine free Of charge.
THIS remedy has been prepared by the Reverend
Pastor Kosnig of Fort WAYNE, Ind, since l51G. ana
isnow repaired under his direction by the
koENic MED. CO.. Chicago, III.
Sold by Druggists at ~ per Bottle. for So.
Large.size SI.TJ. q Bottles for 50.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

Nearly all of the cities and towns OF
Venezuela are now lighted by electricity.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

Crime is very rare among women in
Scotland
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-05-07

I'm tie nzo0e
Liver, Stomach, and Bow
els, after DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets have done their
work. It's a healthy move
ment, too "a natural one.
The organs are not forced
into activity one day, to
sink back into a worse state
the next. They're cleansed
and regulated mildly and
quietly, without wrenching or
gripping. One, tiny Pellet is
all that's needed as a laxa-
tive; three to four act as
a cathartic. They're the
smallest, cheapest, the east
est to take. Sick Headache,
Constipation, Indigestion,
Bilious Attacks, and all de-
engagements of the Liver,
Stomach and Bowels. are
promptly relieved and cured.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-05-07

Reward Of Virtue-"Waiter, that
man came in after did, and yet he has
his roast goose and have nothing"
"Ob, yes, sir; but then no always gets
very Cross II wo don't serye him at
,oaoe- RasssR.