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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
A DOC WORTH HAVING.
He Knew What to DO When lie Found
Rsttler Coiied on His Masters Body.

Z. L. McCloud, a shoe drummer OF
Portsmouth. O., relates thrilling
story Of adventure. For two davs he
was the guest Of Mr.. Harry Biggs, son
OF The proprietor of the Biggs house,
ut bis Kentucky home. near Tygart
Greek. He took with him his gun aud
fine thoroughbred Irish setter Frank.
1t was a fortunate suggestion which
caused him To take the dog. for TO that
noble animal he owes his life.
One afternoon McCloud and Bigcs
strolled over to the woods near .Tygart
Greek for n shot at squirrel. The
dog was tied up at the house. They
had been in the woods some time, " hen
young Biggs had occasion TO return to
the house for something. McCloud
went up ravine to Il shady nook,
where he lay down 10 sleep. How
long he slept he can't say. but the ter
ror Of his awakening was beyond de-
scription. He awakened with the con-
seriousness of some weight upon his
SiIxu xAIAa v<y,s-<>. .S..<,
breast. ana, before he saw what II
was, his nostrils were assailed by Pc
culiar odor. Gancing down (he was
lying on his back). The sight which
met bis eyes well nigh petriiied him.
There, coilcd on his breast, was full
grown rattiesnake. II was sleeping
peacefully. and for some time, which
seemed ages TO tue horrilied man. he
was almost afraid to breathe lest he
should awaken it.
Presently Biggs returned and his
footsteps awakened the reptile, which
was instantly head and tail erect
awaiting the attack. Bggs Mt once
saw the horror of the situation, but
was at loss what TO do. He feared
10 lire lest he might shoot his compnn-
ion, and he also feared that IL he didn't
kill the snake instantly it would dash
its fangs into the PROSTATE man.
While both men were thus stupetied
with fear the bushes again parted and
another actor was on the scene. II
was the dog He at once saw his mas
ter's peril, and, crouching with his
belly almost on the ground, he slowly
crept toward the snake. The latter
watched every move Of the dog, as il
1t knew the duel was TO the death. On
came the dog, creeping slowly as a
snail, then. when within five feot, with
one leap Of almost lishtninglike rapid
ity he was on the snake. The bound
was so sudden that the snake had no
time to strike. and before the two men
could realize what had happened the
reptile was torn TO shreds. The two
men took the dog TO the creek and
thoroughly washed his mouth, and, 10
their joy. found no scratches.
After the excitement had passed
McCloud sank in faint, and was just
able to get home. The dog, in his
eagerness TO follow his master, had
broken his fastcnings. 1t can be cas-.
lily guessed that no money could buy
the dog now. st Louis Republic.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

Here's one on Chauncev Depew.
The genial doctor had dropped in 10
see u gentleman on some business at
his private residence. An inquisitive
small boy was playing in the sxten-
sion-room back Of the parlor. He
seemed to take great interest In the
visitor, and every now and then sus-
pended his sport to rsconnoiter him.
When Mr.. Dspew left the lad ran to
the front window and, looking out,
asked:
"Who Is that man, papaP"
@He's the gentleman your mother
and were talking about at the break
fast liable this morning. Mr.. Depsw.
the greatest story teller l ever heard. 7"
A few days after the visitor came
again. The lad was standing on the
front stoop. and a. Mr.. Depsw rang
the bell be said to him:
II know you.'
Mr.. Depew is fond OF children. and,
patting the little fellow ON the head,
observed. encouragingly:
aCome. now, II you think you know
who / am, who am ]? ?"
you're the gentleman that tells the
biggest whoppors papa ever heard."--
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
In Torment.

Surely IL there are unhappy sufferers on
earth upon whom the angels look down in
pity 1t Is people agonized with rheu.
matism. They are In torment the year
round with little or no respite Now,
has Seen given In behalf OF Host tiers
Stomach Bitters more concurrent and
convincing than that in behalf OF its eff
cacy in incipient rheumatism. had since
rheumatism and rheumatic and sim pie
gout are among the most obstinate com
plants TO which this admirable remedy
is adapted, and since they all have fatal
tendency 10 attack the vital organs, the
advissbility Of an early use OF the Bitters,
when they manifest themselves, must be
apparent. Efficacious, and most sigually
so, are the Bitters, too, in malarial dis
eases, kidney and bladder inactivity, con-
stipation, dyspepsia, liver complaint and
nervous ailments.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
THE sUPsRsTlTloNs OF eARsERs.
Signs, Omens and Tricks which Bring g
Good or Had Luck.

Il knew that would draw them in."
said barber yesterday as customers
entered his shop after a lull in busi-
ness. Don't you know what mean'
Why. when trades dull just commence
TO hone your fayorite razor and you'll
see how it will bring customers in.
It's sure charm. Superstitious?
Well, I should say so. II would be
difficult to lind more superstitious
lot than we colored BARRIERS. Why,
know plenty OF BARRIERS who will not
permit the hair cut from customers to
be swept out before the days work is
done. They say It's sure bad luck.
Now, you couldn't get me to shave
man On credit the first thing in the
morning. I'd close up my shop first.
I'd not give much for my days busi-
ness IL did not leave some money in
the drawer over night. ! never take
out all the money. always leave
ccut or two there for good luck. Here
you, Jack, next time you want tue
cologne bottle don't step over my foot
stool or I'll have to 90 for you. Ex-
cuse me, customer, but it's most ag-
RttNhtiup W uaNc iciSoW uO soiHo-
thing that might turn the whole run
of business for the day.
"Ycs, that is good razor; but there
is a good reason for it. i had more
trouble with that piece Of steel than
any other ever had; but following
the old custom which has been OF so
much use 10 me, waited till the day
Cloonan was hanged. then ] gave that
razor good honing, counting the
times I passed il over the stone until
reached certain number. which is
my charm. That's why it's so good.
aud it will remain that way for months
yet without being honed. A razor
honed on tho day man is hanged al
ways turns ont excellently."
As the boy was brushing my coat l
asked him: Are you superstitious?"
He looked blank. apparently not un-
derstanding the meaning Of the word.
~What makes you have bad luck in the
shop?" l vcntured further. "Bad man-
aSement," was the reply. Pittsdurg
Dispatch.
)
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

The belief in a Chinese Columbus
WAS first allowed by scholars only about
nifty years ago. The claim Is that =
Buddhist priest in the fifth century
crossed the Pacific to this continent
and returned. making written report
OF his discovery. The report still ex-
lists. 1t was translated into French in
1871 by M. do Guignes. II gave mar
rative Of q voyage eastward by priest
for 10000 Ii, where he found u country
which he named Fusang. People
similar to the Indians were described,
as we'll as American plants. The only
doubt about the matter IL ~ to the
distance meant by $4,000 II. The
priest may have reached only Some
island In the Pacific ocean.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
p SHEEP IN GEORGIA.
Fiocks Which Have Rosmod
floods for Hundreds OF Years.
9 great pineY woods on tha

le great piney woods OF the
Atlantic states peculiar race OF
sneep roam at large, almost MS wild
and uncared for MS the famous south
ern "razor-back" hog. For centuries
these sheep have existed in parts of
Georgia and the gulf states, says the
N. \. Eueniag Post, and, by adapting
themselves TO the climate, poor food
and inclement weather, they have sue
ceeded in surviving all the vicissitudes
OF swild and precarious life. They
are commonly called in the south "the
sheep OF the piney woods"; they have
no recorded pedigree nor even a breed
name. 1t Is supposed, however, that
they were originally brought to Flor
Ida by the Spanish adyenturers when
they first settled upon the present site
OF St. Augustine, and that Mt that time
they belonged TO the fine wooled mer-
ino breed. Turned loose in the new
country, they gradually lost tho char
acteristics Of their breed and degener-
ated to their present state. They pos.
sess even yet in some respects the
characteristics OF the meriuo sheep.
They have the same general form.
though less uniform. and wool that is
nearly as fine rs the pure bred merino.
In the historical accounts Of the
early Spanish visitors TO Florida there
are records of their bringing sheep
and other domestic animals with them,
and after that time no subsequent
large importation of tine-wooled sheep
20 this region was ever heard OF. Wild
sheep were known TO exist in the south
In the days OF Washington and Jeffer-
son. who endeayored TO improve their
condition by introducing line breeds
from abroad. They recognized the
great advanis res which the south of
fered Tor e-- husbandry, and every
/. ~ - . by them TO establish
S.e uusiuess on sound basis. With
the exception Of The low-lying regions
along the coast, the whole country
from the Potomac TO the Gulf OF Mex
leo offers advantages FOR sheep-raising,
and 1t was with the idea of rearing
countless herds in this section that
these early statesmen encouraged the
industry by writings, speeches and
practical demonstration. But the
south did not take kindly TO sheep
raising. King Cotton assumed com
plete control and crushed ont all other
phases Of farming. Cotton and sheep
were not supposed TO 90 together.
Sheep had TO go with grass and there
was no room for grass IN the great
cotton-growing states. The few sheep
In the south were consequently allow
ed TO roam untamed aud almost un-
cared for 10 the great stretches of pine
woods. To-day they are found in
nearly as primitive condition as they
were 100 years ago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

Old Hardcash-Yes, Miss Youngthing
has given me some encouragement; at
least she hasn't refused me. She says
she first wants 20 see my family bible
! presume she wants 10 make sure that
] am no older than am
Friend-No she doesn't.
Eh? Then what can she want?
She wants 10 see it you come of a
long lived family.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
The Most Pleasant Way

or preventing the grippe, colds, head
aches, and fevers is to use the liquid laxa-
tive remedy Syrup of Figs, whenever the
system needs a gentle, yet affective
cleansing. To be benefited one must get
the true remedy manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only. For sale
by all druggists in soc and 81 bottles.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
CuAprRR XVII.

At the usual hour Of visiting his fsii
Hancee Lord Hareourt Vernon once more
dismountcd from his horse AZ Lady Raven.
house In Charges Street. He knew there
could DO no denial In store for him thi'
time, and he assembled the stairs with les,
dignity and more slation than usual. III,
found Miss Werthinrion waiting for him
doubtless laden with Dologiss and regret
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

Ladies, use Dr. LaRue's "Periodiesr" Pnls from
Paris France. Established IN Europe, 1899; United
states, 1887. Cures all suppressions Irregularities
and monthly arrangements Safe. harmless reliable.
They positively must not be taken during pregnancy
Many OF the Ills 70 which ladies subject the
direct results Of irregular meustrnation Continued
monthly Suppression result 10 blood poisoning and
suieS consumption. s2 package or for Is PEI mai
n plain sealed envelope on receipt OF price The Ia
Rue hemcal Co.. proprietors. The genuine pill 90 q
by sedg~ick Grady. Sioux City. Ia wholssaie and
retail agents.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
Cash vs.. spare Time.

In every community there are number
OF men whose whole time is not occupied,
such as teachers. ministers. farmers sons
and others. To these classes especially
we would say. IL you wish to make several
hundred dollars during the next few
months write at once TO b. F. Johnson &
Co. OF Richmond, Va, and they will show
you how to do It.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
A Timely Bit OF Advice.

In these times Of grip and pneumonia il
is of great Importance that we should
know where to look FOR n safe and sure
remedy. A slight cold may become q
serious one. the scarcely noticeable pain
in the chest is too often the forerunner OF
pneumonia The first cough may lead TO
consumption, a cough is always dan
gerous. Never neglect cold or cough
for even one day. but get at once, as a
safe and sure remedy, Kemp's Balsam,
the best cough cure, which is recommen-
ded on all sides II should be kept in the
house regularly to avoid delay when
needed. IL is sold at all the drug stores
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
How Those Women Love Each Other

Mrs. Scoldwell-"Never once since
the day of our marriage has my hus-
band come home intoxicated.
Mrs. Coldspen-"What an exemplary
man. | suppose he stays away until
lie ha--sc-ged up, il it takes a week"
N y Herald
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

DR. Il. Schitfmann of ST. Paul, MINI.
will mail a trial package Of "Schiffmann' ;
Asthma Cure free 10 any sufferer lie
advertIses by giving il away. Never fails
to give instant relief in worst cases and
cures where others fail Name this paper
and send address for free trial package
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

Uncle Moses Walker, an old colored
man, living on little farm near John
ston. Ga has i73 living descendants he
Is ~ years old, has been married four
times, and has 81 children. Ii grand
chill ldren and Is sgrest-grandchiidren At
least, that's how he figures il, and his
neighbors corroborate his statement.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

The mum Der OF men Withdrawn from
industry TO take part in the civil war on
the union side was 2, 772, l0s; the confed-
crates enlisted over 6UO,OOJ
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
SUITS OF MAIL ARMOR.
Worn by Soldiers In Ancient Times as ,
Means OF Protection.

worn Dy soldiers In Ancient Times as a
Means OF Protection.
The covering for the body n time Of
war usually consisted OF ordinary gar
ments very thickly quilted, or covered
with small rings Of metal sewn upon
the inside. The quilted material dead
ened 70 a considerable extent the force
OF a blow, and the rings made IL very
! difficult for the lance or sword TO pene-
| trate. The Westminster Review thinks
there is some ground for believing that
small discs Of horn or bone were some
times sewed upon garments for a sim
liar purpose. but this is not absolutely
certain, for we have only the repre-
sentstions in illuminations To Judge
| by, and 1t is not always easy TO tell ex-
actly what was meant TO be depicted
The mail armor varied much as 70 the
manner In which the rings were az
fixed TO the surface that they were in
tended TO protect: in some instances
they seem TO be sewn on at one edge
only, In rows, and 4 = 20 overlap each
other; in others they 10 not overlap,
and in yet other cases they are linked
together after the manner in which
purses used TO be made of small steel
rings. This last form OF mail was cer-
tainly the strongest and most perfect and
If the iron and steel links were we'll made
1t would require skillful blow from
sword or lance TO penetrate through
them, and even then the weapons would
have TO be Of unusually well tempered
metal. There was considerable variety
in helmets aud shields at different
times during this period. We find the
kite shaped shield ia thS Bayeux
tapestry, but later il became shorter
and wider; the round Saxon shield.
sometimes made Of wood alone, some
times covered with bulls hide, fingered
for long time, and for men-at arms
this shape was retained nearly as long
as the use Of the shield continued.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

ShiIohs Consumption Cure is sold on
guarantee. II cures Incipient Consump-
ton It is the best Cough Cure &j cents,
80 cents and Si.O0
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

The USUAL treatment OF catarrh Is very
unsatisfactory, us thou ands can testify
Proper local treatment Is positively nee
essary to success, out many, IL not most,
81 the remedies In general use AFFORD but
temporary benefit. cure certaiuly can
not be expected from snuffs, powders.
douches and washes. Ely's Cream Balm
which Is so highly commended Is rem
sdy which combines the important requi
sites of quick action, specific curative
power with perfect safety and pleasant
oess to the patient.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

! err-, are speciality relieved and, II taken lr
time, permanently cured by Dr. ID
Jayne's Expectorant. You will ind in II
also a certain remedy for Coughs and
Colds
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

The cost Of our navy during the years
Of the civil war. was-for 1862, t42, ,001. 900 /;
1863, s6s, 900; 1854, $s5, 900, 900; 1885,
Sl22, ,0C0, 600.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

A Congh. Cold or sore Throat should
not be neglected BR WIS BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs are a simple remedy and give
prompt relief. q cents box.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

With the exception of Belgium. whose
debt has been incurred from internal i'm
provements, every European national
debt 10 in great part war debt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

The reports after the battle OF Water
loo showed that the British artillery
fred 9, 467 rounds; about one for every
French soldier killed on tho field.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

AT Canine, where the Romans sus-
tained the worst defeat they ever expert
enced There were $4,000 men on the
held, OF whom 81, 900 were killed
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

TO deal, and a. money Is still scarce
here the Monte Cristo mine will prob
ably become the property Of Jew cap.
itaIists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

FITS: All ats stopped free by DR.. Kiine's Great
erVe Restorer. No Ats after hrst days Mar
yelOus Treatise and s20O trial bottle free to
Fit cases. Send to DR.. Kline, sSl Arch So Phiis. Pa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

- dose Of DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets
eick Headache, Dizziness, Constipation, In
dirsstion, Bilious Attacks, and all derange-
nents of the liver, stomach and bowels are
promptly and permanently cured.
Glen Edston, Mdrshdu Co., ". Va.
nv. PrxRCR, NJ. D.. Buffalo, n. T.:
De0r Str Two years ago was pale ano
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

MANS system is like a town, IL must te
well drained. and nothing is so efficient as
Beecham's Pills. For sale by all drug
gists
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

In times Of war the armies Of the
European nations can be raised TO 1896,
90 men, and the daily expense will be
nearly RLO. 90. .OO0
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

Great Britain is first in merchandise
Germany being second, the United States
third and France fourth
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

The swiftest bird Is the kestrel, OF
sparrow hawk. 1t has been known TO
make 100 miles al hour.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

There are ,20O Cherokee Indians in
North Carolina They own "A, 900 acres of
land and have four government schools.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

Great Britain has 5,7s9 cannon
France, 1894; Germany, $3.50; Russia,
s..2t, Austria. 2,l7o; Turkey. 3,76!; the
United States, T. 1855; the world has Al, ,0T3.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

Within the large house in Washington
occupied by Archbishop satolli there is
not woman 10 be seen. All tho servants
are men, speaking Italian, and only hls
Interpreter talks English. Satolli has
but one fad, and that is fonduess for
birds.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

See Colchester" Spading Boot ad. In
other column
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

Beautiful Birds and fragrant flowers are
natures charm, but divinely lovely
complexion comes from the use OF Gienn's
Sulphur soap.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

In 1870 the worlds commerce was esti-
mated at $50 0,O00; in lss9 it was estima
| ted at g3,371, ,000,C
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

Russia spends 225 coo rubles year on
the army and 40,cO0,OOJ on the navy. A
silver ruble is worth nearly IS cents, a
paper ruble about 81 cents.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

The longest wire span is a telegraph
wire over the River Ristush, In India. 1t
Is over 600 feet.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

Mrs. william CASTOR, ir., wife Of the
son of Ex-Governor CASTOR OF Massachu-
setts, has recently cor by Inheritance
into the possession OF the Browne home
stead in Waterford, Me. where Artemus
Ward lived In his youth
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
IIow's This!

The deepest coal shaft in America is
at Pottsville, Pa. In 1855 IL had reached
1870 feet,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured oy Halls Catarrh cure
F. J. CHENEY Il co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in ali business
transactions and financially able TO carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
WEST s. TRCAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
WALDING, kINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Q.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood al nd mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by
all druggists
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

NIss ANoUIsn. better In my HE.
have . better color. cat moro. and have no
distress sfter eating-having gained thirteen
Yours truly, NARY ANGUISH.
n Plss q Sailing HsAisi.s rhrsssA Dsaisn
/. Hs s:c5I;1S Tn1Siso 4o = he R O u
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

The Chinese language Is spoken by
the greatest number OF people, over 400,
b00,000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06
August
Flower

Miss c. G. McCLAvE, Sc. IL
teacher, 753 Park Place, Elriira, N.
Y. This Spring while away from
home teaching my first term in a
country school l was perfectly
wretched with that human agony
called dyspepsia. After dieting for
two weeks and getting no better, a
friend wrote me, suggesting that
take August Flower. The very next
day purchased a bottle. am de-
lighted to say that August Flower
helped me so that l have quite re-
covered from my indisposition." .
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-06

emaciated, food Ter
Inented In my stomach.
A physician. p, !, der. !. RrSnosnS; sr,nssS g,
the Stomach" but he
could not help me. ]
lived o month without
solid food and when ]
tried TO eat l would
vomit. At this time ]
began taking Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lete, and In two weeks
I was decidedly bstter::
am now IN 5000
health. and never fell