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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
Stove Without Fire.

Minneapolis Journal: An improved
mok drum, which the inventor calls
Il "ireless stove" will soon be manu-
featured in Minneapolis. The stove
was devised by August Zacharius, q
miller of Odessa, Big Stone county.
This invention was thoroughly tested
last year and is said to save 60 per
cent of fuel. 1t is a heating apparatus,
the fuel of which is the smoke of any
coal or wood stove.
The "hreless" is six feet high and
about two feet square. The smoke
fuel is received through a pipe at the
one side of the stove. Another pipe
conducts gases to the chimney of the
house. AT the center Of the stove is q
large over below a ten-gallon water
tank. Near the floor is a pan for re-
moving SCOT. Dampers control the flow
of the smoke through the stove.
For some reason, which Mr.. Zach
arius thinks must be the expansion Of
the smoke, that nearly waste fuel gives
out a surprising heat through the me-
dunn of the ~fireless. The water in the
big tank often rises above the boiling
point, and the oven is sometimes hot
enough to ook bread readily. More
over, the apparatus is an efficient
smoke and emits only color
less gases through the chimney. All
the Objectionable particles of the smoke
are deposited in the ash pan" as black
SCOT.
Tests of fifteen "ireless' stoves last
winter, including one in a Nicollet ave.
nue. store, proved, says the inventor,
that they furnish as much, and usually
more, heat than the ordinary stoves to
which they were attached.
Mr.. Zacharius has also contrived O.
patent drum on the principle of his
~fireless stove, so hat he is prepared to
attach two drums and one ~fireless stove
to any ordinary stove, thus heating
four apartments with one common
stove and its usual supply of fuel.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
CONTINUED Next Week.)
sHUNs THOSE WHO KNEW HIM.
Former Secretary to James G. Blaine
in the Indiana WiIds.


in the Indiana WiIds.
- Several Indianapolis gentlemen who
have been making the rounds of the
northern Indiana lakes on n fishing ex-
petition report that while at Bass lake,
near Kewanna, they were quartered for
two days in a small log clubhouse, in
charge of a fisherman who impressed
them by the purity of his language II
other evidences, that he had seen better
days. His present condition Is ~forlorn,
as he subsists by taking care of boats,
furnishing bait and trapping.
After continued questioning the fisher
man acknowledged that his name was
Harry n. Roach and that much Of his
life had been spent in Washington, where
he served eight years as private seCre-
tary to James g. Blaine.
He was with elaine at the time he re-
signed from the cabinet under Harrison.
Roach admitted that his own habits led
to his separation frSn Blaine, after which
he went to the Rocky mountains, where
he remained several years, finally drift
ing eastward and eventually finding en-
ployment In caring for boats at fishing
resorts. Five years ago he settled on the
banks of Bass lake, where he proposes to
remain until death.
lie said that he had long since lost
track of his wife and son, who remained
III w dSlllllB lOl, ullu llIdl IOllG VI IiS lGl-
atives, one of whom, a brother, is a dis
tinguished southerner and a man Of great
wealth, knew whether he was living or
dead. He never intended to communicate
with them, and when he felt that he could
no longer make his own living he proposed
to seek the end right where he was.
Roach enjoined upon the I~ndianapolitans
that they must not betray his hiding
place, saying that all he wanted was
forgetfulness on the part Of those who
knew him when he was a man among
men and prominent in public affairs.
They describe him as about 55 years old,
with black hair tinged with gray, gray
mustache and we'll proportional physi-
cally. He expressed himself as having no
desire to communicate with former
friends, saying it was better that he
should remain unknown. While the In
dianapolitans were skeptical of his iden-
tity, in view Of his present wretched sur
roundings, there was no questioning that
he was a man Of superior attachments
and a gentleman withal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
Condensed. Accurate. HeIpfuI

The busiest people read The Youths
Companion because it is condensed, accu-
rate and helpful.
Its weekly summary of important news
Is complete and trustworthy.
Its editorial comment on political end
domestic questions is non-partisan; it
aims to state facts in such a way that the
busiest person can use them as the basis
of an intelligent opinion.
1t reflects on every page the whole
some, Industrious, home loving, home
making side Of American life, the life Of
noble aims and honorable ambitions.
a full Announcement of the new vol
umc will be sent to any address on re-
quest. The new subscriber for 1903 who
sends SIZE for the new volume ut once
will receive free all the remaining issues
for 1902, including the Double Holiday
Numbers; also The Companion Calendar
for 1908, autographed in twelve colors
and gold.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
IA Berkeley Street. Boston, Mass.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
A Misleading Auent.

Chicago Chronicle Democrat; A Boer
representative recently in this country,
Dieprink, has reported to his fellow coun-
trymen at johannesburg that President
Roosevelt has promised farms on the In
dian reservation to Boer immigrants II a
sufficient number combine to bring their
families here to settle.
1t Is absurd to suppose that President
Roosevelt made any promise Of special
favor to Boer immigrants.
The public lands are under the control
Of laws which know no Discriminate
among applicants for their use. 1t is not
within the power of the federal executive
to make or modify those laws.
Dieprink may be honest in a desire to
transplant colonies OF the sturdy Afrikan-
der Dutch to the United States. His hon
csty is open to suspicion If he has at
tempted to organize q movement to this
country on the spurious assurance of spe-
cial favor In the procurement of farms.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
DIDN'T A WIG.
Why Sir Henry l%rving's Dresser Wa
Recommended to the Place.

New York Times: Sir Henry Irv-
.ng's dresser at the Lyceum theater
S a young man who was recommended
FOR the position by ClarksOn, the wig
maker for the theatrical world of Lon
don.
Soon after his engagement Clarkson
noticed that he did not get as many
orders for wigs from Sir Henry as he
formerly did, and suspected that the
young man sent from his establishment
had something to do with it. One day,
seeing him going by his shop with a
handbook, he called him in.
80 you are making Sir Henry's
wigs, are you?" he asked sharply.
Yes, sir, sometimes"
II suppose you have one in there
now" pointing to the box. Let me see
it,"
The wig was produced.
80 you call that a wig, do you 2"
sneared the irritated wigmaker. do
you mean to tell me that you believe
that thing looks like a wig?"
mo, sir, l DON'T" retorted the net
tied servant. Il mean to say as II
looks like the air of the 'uman cad
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
High Honors for Winchester Guns.

The reputation of the Winchester Re-
pcating Arms Co, New Haven, Conn,
the largest manufacturers of guns and
ammunition in the world, stands as high
abroad rs in this country, as is evidenced
by the fact that most of the crowned
heads Of Europe place orders with them
for their hunting outfits. The last addi-
ton to the long list of ]potcntatcs to favor
the Winchester Company with his pat
ronagc is King Oscar of Sweden. He
was so pleased with the guns made for
him 10y this great company that, without
solicitation upon their part, he appointed
them gunmakers to His Majesty.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25

Slowly he got upon his feet as the
whole company stood dumbfounded
for a moment, and with a savage look
In his eye made q step towards me
and lightly slapped me on the cheek
before 1 could move. l had him by
the throat in an instant, and would
have choked the wind out of him, had
not the whole company jumped be-
tween us n pulled US apart.
Let me alonei" cried he, with n white
face, as half a dozen held him by the
arms.
"~Silence!" roared the governor.
What in hell's name do you mean here
In the presence Of your superior Off
GERS! Patterson cried he, turning to
the commandant, you'd better commit
EN- both. Why, damme, do you think
you're In a tavern with a lot of low
plmps? Have we no respect for q
prince of the blood? And you, sir,
whoever we be-" continued he, getting
more red and furious at each word as
he turned to me, do We think ye can
bring our clownish colonial
here and tell people they lie?"
ct was a foul lie against a fair
name said l, looking him In the eye.
why, God-a-mercy!" yelled the
old fellow, fairly jumping up and
down. The man tells me l lie, too!'
But General Patterson and the baron
stepped forward, the one coming up
to me, the other taking the governor
by the arm.
Mr.. Merton" said the commandment,
slowly but coolly to me, and you,
captain, shake hands,"
We boil hesitated.
Shake hands this moment and sit
down, or you will be In irons in ten
minutes!-Well, will We. or not?' he
continued. his voice rising and a dark
nn1P ~ to- - A. ~
Atherton broke from his friends, laugh
ing a forced laugh, and held out his
hand. 1 could do naught but accept it,
though my heart was bitter at the &C.
ton.
Now, offer your apologies to Baron
Riedesel!" commanded the general.
And we did so, and sat down, glum as
Dormice. But Prince Henry saved the
day, and l thanked him inwardly for
his high sense of honor as well as his
tact, for he stood up n said, as the
others were silent:
Governor Tryon, I ask you and the
others to drink the health Of Mistress
Deborah Philipse."
well said, your highness." cried old
Tryon, and we drank. But the party
was killed for that night, and as we
Atherton came by me and said slowly:
do you carry a little steel tool, my
u merchant"
/ nodded.
And can We play with It at times?''
II can try"
Capital" said he, laughing. when
shall we play together"
THE sooner the better" said I.
Tut! Tut! So hot?" said he loosely.
CT Is after midnight now. Shall we
say at 6 in the morning, and waive for
malities?"
"Where?"
up in the fields by C~orlear's Hook.
Have we a friend in the town?'
Il have, and we will be ready at G."
He laughed again and walked jaunt-
lily off. saying:
80, man, you carry it well for a
civilian. Go now and say your pray
ers!"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
THE PLAN is A SIMPLE ONE.
How the kerosene-Soaked Brick Should
Be Used.

New York Tribune: There is no patent
on the method of using oil-soaked bricks,
and one can get the required fuel for a
few cents. Any soft, porous brick will do,
out the best for the purpose is terracotta
hollow brick, Of the kind that has been
used for years to line ceilings and for
partitions. Glazed or painted brick will
not serve the purpose at all, for TO be of
use in burning oil the brick must be por-
ous enough TO permit the oil TO soak into
t readily. The brick must be of a size
10 go into the fireboX Of the stove and rest
On the CRATE.
such a brick is placed in a shallow dish
half full Of ordinary kerosene oil and al
lowed to soak about half a minute. When
one side Of the brick Is soaked I'm that
way, the brick is turned over, TO allow
he other side to soak. If 1t is a hollow
oriCk it can be handled with tongs or a
stove poker without soiling the fingers,
AS soon as the brick is soaked 1t is placed
II the stove and lighted with a match.
The brick will throw out a flame for
nearly an hour, emitting enough heat to
boil water and cook a dinner for a small
family. The oil consumed at one burning
costs about a cen when oil is selling re-
,ail at II cents a gallon.
To heat a room in which there Is an open
| crate some oil-soaKed Bricks can Oe placed
n the CRATE and lighted. There is no dan
ger Of explosions when the oil is burned
II hat way. The burning oil throws Off
10 offensive smoke or odOr. The flame
If an oil-soaked brick can be eXtinguished
oy dropping the brick into a pail Of water,
After being in the water the brick car
De soaked in oil and lighted again.
With a relay of bricks a kerosene
/ oath, a kitchen stove could be kept going
all day without much trouble and at small
cost. Probably a small family could dc
all the necessary cooking and heat the
living room comfortably for a whole day
by using oil-soaked bricks in the stove
Tor less money than it would take to buy
one pail Of coal, that would last only an
nOur or two.
A p~reCaution hat would suggest Itself
TO any sensible person is to set fire &c
he brick Immediately after it has beer
soaked and placed in a stove or in 9
crate. To permit an oil-siaked brick K
remain a long time In n stove without
burning would allow the escape Of fumes
which, collected in a frcboX, might ex'
)lode when a match was applied. For the
same reason, kerosene oil should not bt
Kept standing long in an open dish in &
lose room.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
Halls Cntarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 70 cents.
The Blood of the Soldier.

Chicago RecOrd-Herald Il suppose,
colonel" said the beautiful grass
widow, that there often are moments
when you wish you We're again on the
battlefield, thrilled by the roar and
fired by the excitement of war"
Yes" he answered, looking around
eagerly for an avenue Of escape and
seeing none, even now the old feeling
comes back to me-"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
Ratrachian.

Chicago Tribune: You say" said
the city editor, pointing out the word
in the manuscript, She sang with a
warty voice. What do you mean by
that?"
That ought to ne plain enough for
anybody replied the sporting editor,
who had been detailed in the absence
Of the music editor TO write up a con
cert. she had a frog in her throat"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
Both Must Respect the Law

Jamestown Democrat: We would
like to see the conscience of this people
aroused in behalf Of real order. And
no real order is TO be hoped for until
coal barons as we'll as coal diggers are
compelled to respect both the moral
and the statute law.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
MISUNDERSTANDING
II[tWaAYAMNS
SstatS3aES1.
From Sole to Upper.

What to Eat: what Is this lcathery
stuff?" the diner asked, when the second
course of the dinner was served.
THAT is a tilet Of sole, sir" replied the
waiter.
Take it away" said the diner, after
attacking it with his fork, and see If
you can't get me a nice tender piece of
the upper, with the buttons removed
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
Had All She Wanted.

Judge: Book Agent-"Mrs. O'Toole,
have a little work, fully illustrated
Mrs. O'TOole, at the wash tub-"Well,
young man, OF how here a good rale
av wurruk, fully illyshtrated, be tn
token. YeZ kin see it wild yer own eyes,
so be off wild yeZi"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
a Task

Washington Star: What is the mat
ter?" asked the literary mans friend.
Il don't know what l am going to do
about this weeks work"
What is the trouble?"
Il can't think of an interesting
questions to ask myself in my Answers
to Correspondents column"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
Not Reliable.

Philadelphia Record: Compositor-Old
Josh Wayback. lhet We printed the
obituary of las week. hez turned an
swears he amt dead.
Country Editor-Pshaw! He's such
an internal liar, nobuddyll believe
him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
Cause for Thankfulness.

Atlanta Constitution: Some folks say
lis worl' amt a bright one said the
2olored philosopher, but I'm thankful
Ter one thing"
En- what's dat?"
Dat II amt blazin'L'
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
Alas and Aiack!

Chicago American: Book Agent-T'd
like to call your attention to this book.
It's entitled Three Hundred Places to
Sell Manuscripts"
Poeticus-I'm NJ hog; one place is
enough for me.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25

Scald head is an eczema of the scalp
very severe sometimes, but IT can be
cured. Doan's Ointment, quick and per-
manent in it's results. At any drug
store 30 cents.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
Sound and SpelIinq.

a musical fellow in Butte
Attempted to play on the flute,
But the pea~ce-lOVing neighboTs
Concluded his leighbors
BY smashing him OF the snutte.
Baltimore American,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25

| can recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption for Asthma. 1t has given me
great relief.-W. L. Wood, Farmersburg,
Ind, Sept. 8, 1901.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
The Ane of Fads.

Judge: Mrs. Crawford-In what way is
public schools?
Mrs. C~rabshaw-He isn't strong enough
to carry home all the books the children
have to study,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
Classified

Puck: Foreman-"Where shall 1 put
this item about the retirement Of AL
derman Soaker from public life?"
Editor-"Put it under Public i'm
proVements.'
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary
troubles, Monarch over pain Of every
sort. DIR. Thomas EClectric Oil.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
He Tool Advice.

Judge: why have you failed in life 2"
MY employers always told me that IL
mai with my brains could make more
money doing something else
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
One Of Many.

Chicago News: She-Are you a bull or
a GEAR on change?
He-Both. l bull the market and bear
the losses. See?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25

"A dose in time saves lives" DIR.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup; natures
'emedy for coughs, colds, pulmonary
diseases of every sort.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25

These crispy mornings Mrs. Austin's Pan,
cake -four tastes delicious. Ready In a mo-
mcnt. Buy from your grocer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25

An English agitator managed to
crowd three grammatical errors into
two words-"Them's them"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25

OF the 90,l27 immigrants to Argen
tina last year, 5S,S4S We're Italians.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-11-28
Purchasing Dairy Cows.

1t is safe to say that no farmer c1n
buy a COW without risk Of loss, as she
may be of spitcful disposition, may
bring disease on the farm. may yield
but little or give inferior milk and
may prove Improbable from several
causes. To sell her may be but to get
another 10 better The presence of
two or three inferior COWS in 4 herd
affects the average profit of the whole.
No dairyman can buy COW and know
what she is worth until he has tested
her. 1t is impossible for him TO know
how long she will keep up her flow
OF milk, even If she is apparently a
good animal. Such cows will fall Off
before they are eight months in milk.
ing, and when one becomes dry an
other must be procured in her place.
When n heifer is raised and her sire
and dam are known. the dairyman
can depend upon II. IL she is from good
stock, that she will prove better than
the best unknown COW that can he
purchased rs IL is seldom that the
best COWS are offered for sale. Sue
cess in the dairyinG can only be guar
antoed when the dairyman pays some
attention 20 breeds.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-11-28
Grade For Irrigation bitches.

A good rule is to get as much grade
as possible consistent with preserva-
ton of the bitches. In no case must
the velocity be sufficient to cause de-
structive erosion. Some soils being te-
nacious will withstand much more
water pressure than others. This must
be carefully considered when the
amount Of water needed for a special
tract OF land is being figured on. Diff
ferent forms of bitches and varying
grades adapted to the various soils are
possible. For example, two and Il half
cubic feet Of water n second is deliv-
cred by a ditch three feet wide on top.
two at bottom, one foot deep. with I
grade of four feet to the mile The
same amount is carried by a ditch
-Four and half feet wide at top. three
at bottom, one and half feet deep
and with a grade Of six inches TO the
mile In n soil which washes easily
the latter is the kind to build.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-11-28
LUXURY AS A HANDICAP.
Majority Of Successful Men Have
Risen from indulgence.

Risen from Indulgence.
The history of our country is n rec
ord OF the successes of poor boys who
seemed to be hopelessly shut off from
books, culture and education, except
that of the most meager klnd-from
almost every opportunity for mental
Development. The youthful Lincolns,
Franklins. HamiltoIs, Garfields,
Grants and Clays-those who become
presidents. lawyers, statesmen. sol
aiers, orators, merchants, educators.
journalists, inventors-giants in every
department Of life-how they stand
put from the pages OF history, those
poor boys an inspiration for all time
to those who are born to fight their
way up TO their own loaf.
The youth who is reared in a lux
urious home, who, from the moment
OF his birth, is waited on by an army
Of servants, pampered and INDUCED
by over-fond parents and deprived of
every incentive to develop himself
mentally or physically, although com
monty regarded as one to be envied,
is more to be pitied than the poorest,
most humbly born boy or girl in the
land. Unless he is gifted with an un-
usual mind he is in danger of becom-
Ing n degenerate. a parasite. a crea.
ture who lives on the labor of others,
whose powers ultimately atrophy from
disuse.-O. S. Marden in Success.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-11-28
Lime and Plaster.

Lime dissolvcs best in cold water.
IL should he on the ground when the
winter SHOWS melt and at the time Of
the spring rains. II spread in winter
it intcrf,res with other farm work
but little. Lime does the most good
on moist. clayoy land. II Is n substi-
tute 10 some extent for draining. for
its action on wet. spongy pastures that
incline 10 mass is 20 make the surface
lighter and more porous. IL benefits
most soils. but the action OF lime on
sand Is less apparent. As clover is n
lime plant. IL j. applied with great
profit % land just before seeding down.
IL Is doubtful whether more than fifty
bushels q the acre Is distinctly bcne-
iciai though many farmers apply one
hundred. Plaster Is as useful as lime.
but IL acts in a different way and with
less regularity. 4 top-dressing Of plas-
ter on clover in the spring when it is
three or four inches high has on thou
sands Of farms been found a great
help. The use and profit Of sowing
plaster Is n question that each farmer
must settle for himself by trial-E. NJ.
Hess. In The Epitomist.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-11-28
RnildIng In Manhood.

The eveu-jempered. happy hearted.
smiling.faced woman is the one who
has the strong and unvarying influ-
ence over a man. Cheerful words are
the warm sun-rays which melt the icy
crust from a mans heart. penetrate TO
the springs of all his best impulses
and quicken into life and action his af-
fection. his generosity. his ambition.
his pluck. his buoyancy OF spirit his
faith In others. his confidence I'm him
self. and make Of - the good-na-
tured companion az home. the clear
headed. earnest worker I'm business
and the brave. ready-witted man for
all exigencies. Such are the products
Of woman's love and cheerfulness. and
from such emanate the shining marks
who are easily recognized as the home
idols and the world.heroes Of the hu.
man race.