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SUICIDES.

Sometimes person determined to DESTROY
himself will want months and years for an
opportunity Of executing the deed IN the
particular manner he has marked out him
self. and the very inclination to suicide may
be removed BY Withdrawing the particular
objects that would awaken the idea, Thus
man who has tried to drown himself will
be under no temptation to cut his throat.
Example, II is well known, is a powerful
cause OF excitement to the suicinal act We
were once told by ply stefan that a hypo-
chondriacal patien: used to visit him invari
ably the day after reading the report of
suicide in the daily papers. possessed by
morbid fear Of initiating the act Of which
he read. Sir Chas. Bell, surgeon Of Mid
dlesex Hospital, was one day describing to
barber, who was shaving him, a patients
unsuccessful attempt to cut his own throat.
and, on the BARRIERS request, pointed out
the anatomy of the neck, showing how east
~ the act might have been accomplished.
Befor shaving operations were completed
the barber had left the shop and cut his
throat according to Sir Chas. Bells exact
instructions. Sometimes there is epidemic
Of suicides, as At Versailles, in 1853, when
out Of small population 1900 persons de-
siroyed themselves in one year; or as in the
Hotel des IDvalides in Paris, when six Of
the inmates hanged themselves on q certain
crossbar within month. Very often the
disease is hereditary, and at q certain age
the members Of one family will all in turn
evince the suicidal tendency, while even
children of very tender years have been
known to end their short lives by their own
act, from force Of example Curious, too,
are the methods Of selt-destruction but
they are too painful TO bare description. A
Frenchman once attempted to ring his own
death knell, by tying himself to the :lapper
Of the church bell, which, thereupon, began
to swing, and alarmed the villagers by its
unwonted tones. All cases Of determined
suicides are Characteristic Of confirmed in :
sanity; whereas, in case Of impulsive in
sanity. the perpetrator will often regret the
act before it is completed and endeavor to
save his life, as did Sir Samuel Romilly.
thus demonstrating that the very attempt
may affect the cure Of the disordered brain
The month Of March, June and July are
are the favorites with men; September,
November and January for women, in which
they voluntarily end their lives. In youth
men hang themselves, in the prime Of life
use 6rearme, and when old revert to hang
ing. Women usually prefer Opheliaa
muddy death" Poisoning is 4 method
adopted by the very young Of both sexes
We have the consoling reflection that, pre-
valent as brain disorder is in our country
1t least eighty per cent. Of cases Of insanity
are durable if treated at an early stage
| while it il TO be noted that it is not pleasur-
able, productive brain work that does thu
mischief, bat rather the mental strair
which result from the high pressure Of oul
artificial life.
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BAsY'SsFIRST TOOTH.

ONE look at the dainty darling!
As fresh as a new blown rose,
rom the top of his head so golden,
TO the dear little restless toes;
GU can tell by the dancing dimples,
By the smiles that come and go,
e is keeping a wonderful secret
You'd give half your kingdom to know.
ow kiss him on cheek and forehead,
And kiss him on lip and chm,
he little red mouth is hiding
The rarest of pearls within.
h SET! when the lips in smililg
Have parted their tender rtd
o you see the tiny white jewell,
Set deep in its coral bed?
ow where are the sage reporters,
Who wait by hamlet and hill,
tell the listening nation
The news of its good or ill9
ome weave with your idle gossip
This golden blossom of truth--
lst half year old tn S morning,
And one little pearly tooth.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-25
EVIDENCE OF EVOLUTION.

The scientific world has for some time
been in possession Of the fossil wealth Of
Wyoming and Dakota, but remains Of those
early mammalian races had not been placed
in relation with the genesis Of the human
species till Prof. Cope's investigations were
published 10 the Association. The paper
which details these researches and their re-
suit was no doubt the most important docu-
ment presented to the Association, and hence
We give rather lengthy abstract Of it. Ac
ccrding 10 Prof. Cope. TO prove the doctrine
Of evolution, two propositions must be e.
tablished: |. That there exists an orderly
succession Of structure, corresponding with
succession in time; and, 2. That the terms Of
this succession Of structure (species, etc. J
actually display transition, Or connection "
intermediate forms. The FIRST 10 to be de-
monstrateL from paleontology; the proof Of
the second ID restricted to the observation
Of living varieties and the discovery Of con-
Meeting forms
The structure Of the feet il taken to Be
the best criterion Of descent or relationship
The author distinguishes several types Of
structure Of the foot in recent land
mammals, Is the PIsatigade, the csrrisoyoss,
the horse, and the o. type. The simplest
form Of feet 10 seen in TIE lowest vertebrata,
= lizards, salamaDders, which haye Eve
toe, with numerous separate bones of the
palm and sole which they apply to the
ground in walking. The plantigrsds type
approaches this. In the hindfoot . success
sion Of forms leads from this geseralissd,
many -toed. plantigrade type, 70 the extreme
specialisstiens n the horse and the OK
The relation Of naa t. this history u
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11TERARY+
A REMARKABLE SNAKE STORY.

/ A correspondent of the Reading Daily
agile writing from Windsor. Pa, gives the
flowing remarkable story Of a large black
axe charming small boy. The writer
US.
a'For the past two weeks son o: Allen
ogers, aged eleven years, wood-cutter
the Blue Mountains about three miles
ON Hamburg, has been in the habit of
lving his fathers house every morning
out nine O'Clock and not returning till
on. The par, nts Of the boy have ques-
med him several times as to where he
,nt and the boy would reply, to play with
,eighboring boy named Springer. On
iday last the father watched the boy and
lowed at short distance, and when
out half mile from the house the boy
tered a piece of thick sprout land, in
I'M the road some 200 yards, where he
ated himself upon large rock and in less
N ten minutes the father was Mortified on
ling monster black snake crawl upon
]. rock and put its head upon the boys
-. The father states that the snake was
!, largest he ever saw on the hills He
ties that it was easily fifteen feet long and
thick as his arm. which is well devel-
ID The boy had taken bread with him
was feeding the snake which at inter
: would stick his tongue out as if kissing
more to eat. Then it would coil itself
aund the neck and body of the hoy and
: with its mouth and neck with the boy
lds. The father had often heard of
kes charming children, and that if they
re disturbed while in the act. they would
i the child As the father turned to
We his boy with his deadly companion he
ked back and the snake hearing noise.
once uncoiled itself and raised its body at
i, four feet from the rock and looked in
: directions, and the father returned home
await the coming Of the boy, which was,
usual. at the hour Of noon. When told
il he had been seen playing with the
Ike, the boy said the 6rst morning he met
snake he liked to play with it; then he
k il food aud he was pleased with his
lpanion that something told him that he
It meet the snake every morning. One
: ming he said he WAS late; and when he
ched the place the snake was standing up
1t came out to meet him, then followed
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him to the rock. There is something very
strange abouta snake charming not only
children, but l have read Of adults coming
under their charms. There is certainly
some truth in the fascinating power Of
snakes
On.saturday morning the father and two
Of his eighbors went to the place with guns,
and at the usual hour the sake made its
appearance when all fired at one time, kill
ing the charmer. On taking it home Mr..
Rogers found the above measurement to be
nearly correct"
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POETRY.
AUTUMN RONDELL.

rom Spring to Fall the year makes merry,
With days to days that chant and CALL
With hopes to crown and fears to bury
With crowns of flowers, and flowers to pail;
With bloom ana song, and bird and berry,
That fill the mouths with festival,
From Spring to Fall.
Tho knows if ever skies were dreary
With shower and cloud and WATERFALL
I lille yet the worlds good heart is CHEEKY
Who knows if rains will ever brawl?
he storm thinks long, the winds wax weary
Till Winter comes to wind up all,
From Spring to Fall.
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SCIENCE

From official returns published in the
Sanitarian, it appears that in the city OF
Boston there occurred. in the year 1874.
11.717 births, whereof 6,O21 were of males
and 1896 of females. The proportion is as
one to 1927 of population. Of the whole
number 54.74 per cent. were of foreign par
entage by both parents: $685. per cent. had
foreign-bo fathers; Is per cent. v Of
parents one or both of whow were foreign
born. OF Irish pArentage there was one
birth to 90 O5 of the popu alton; of native.
one to IS "a.
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HELlOTROPE.

ow strong they are, those subtle spells
aat Turk in leaves and flower bells,
Rising from faint perfumes;
minglng with some olden strain,
rike through the music shafts of pain,
And people empty rooms.
hey come upon us unaware,
/ crowded halls and open air,
And in our chambers still;
song, an Odor or a bird,
vokts the spell and strikes the chord,
And all our pulses thrill.
loitered hut an hour ago,
9TH tagging footsteps tired and slow,
Along th%garden walk;
he summer twilight wrapped me round,
through open windows came the sound
'fOf song and pleasa:.t talk
II heodor- stealing dews lay wet
Il nd Ii. avy on the mignoEette
i That crtpt about my feet;
|.pon the folded messy vest
slhatAclqthed the ruby roses breast,
1t ell in droppings SWEET
fell on beds of purple bloom,
rom whence arose the rare perfume
/ Of Dainty heliotrope;
tin IlCA slllotc ILL., IledTl WIFI Suuuen power
" fayorite scent, my favorite flower,
In olden days Of hope!
<4h, me The years have come and gone,
ach with IFS melody or moan,
Since that sunshiny hour,
Then, f,r the sake OF hands that brought,
ind for the lesson sweet it taught,
II chose il for my flower.
Sbint.scented blossoms long ago
Dur clusters came to show
My life had wider scope;
/ hey spoke OF love that day night
hBtand apart from loves delight,
And wear no heliotrope.
3etween to- night and that far day,
Il b life's bright noon and twilight gray,
NBnt have lived through both;
nd If before my paling face
De midnight shadows fall apace,
1 see them, nothing 10th.
Ally tonight that faint perfume
minds me OF the lonely gloom
Of life OUTLYING hope;
wish had been far tonight;
hat time the dew fell, silver white
Upon the heliotropel
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THE oRANc AND MAN.

Dr. Barnard's paper on 1.-The Myology Of
Simia satyrss' was based on dissection he
had made Of an-orang II Cornell University.
and dissections OF lower apes recently made
in Germany. When, in 1878, Traill dissect-
ed one Of the higher apes, he found . muscle
which he homologized with the Slufes mini
mus Zone Of the abductor muscles Of the
thigh in man Other muscles in the same
region he supposed to represent similar
muscles in man. But one muscle he found
in the ape, which he thought had no repre-
sentative in man, and this he named the
seansoriw, or climbing muscle" Trail
was followed hy Owen, Wyman, wilder. and
BY Bischoff, who, in his controversy with
Huxley. argued from this muscle against .
simian ancestry for man. Dr. Branard
shows that Trail Was mistaken, and that the
other great anatomists we're misled BY the
weight Of his authority. What Traill took
to be the gigs<ss aissmss 10 the Pyryormis,
and what he figured - new muscle seprat-
ing the apes from man, the scansor1ss, is the
homologue Of our giufess aiasmss. In the
orang, DR.. Branard finds ; muscle which
has no homologue in man. Il is ; mere
vestige. Il occurs in some Of the lover
apes, as the lemurs, but has no functional
value. 1t is found in the opcssum, but no
longer IS . vestige. Thus when We 60
back as far - the marsupials, this muscle,
which in man il obsolete. aln.ost obsolete in
the higher apes, less aborted in the lower
apes. is an active organ, performing certain
functions In the ora.g the two external
muscles Of the calf do not unite . form one
tender, te.dos 4eAiIiis, q il man Nov,
this double tendon Achillis, sometimes cc-
ours in marsupials. These researches g
far to prove that the muscles Of man can Be
traced backward through the apes 70 the l.
nurs. and through them to the marsapials-
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NJ. Berenger Feraud, surgeon in the
French naval service, notes singular Gus
tom which he found existing among the Ba-
lantes, tribe. dwelling on the banks Of the
Casamanca, in intercepted Africa. They
make the duration of marriage responsible
tiles dependent on the conservation Of the
pogua, or festive garment gives to the wife
by the husband on the occasion of their
wedding. The woman who wishes to be di-
vorced from her lord has merely to wear
out her pagua as fast as possible, and then
present it in tattered condition to her
family, whereupon she obtains release from
the power of her husband.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-25

The Smithsonian Institution and the In
dian Bureau are forming large collection
of crania, ornaments, utensils, weapons,
pottery, and the like, illustrative Of the eth
nology and archaeology Of North America,
which will form department Of the Cen
tennial Exposition at Philadelphia. At the
late meeting of the American Association a
resolution was adopted inviting the Inter-
national Congress of Prehistoric Archaol-
ogists to hold their meeting of next year in
the United States. The delegates to the
Congress would find, in the collection men,
toned above, an abundance Of material
which coull not fail to throw light upon
many of the obscure problems Of the early
history Of mankind.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-25

A brilliant young gentleman remarked,
the other day, to . lady with whom be was
bowling ten pins, Il think. miss, that yeu
would have made capital baker" "Indeed.
Sir! Why!" because you make such excel
lent rolls
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In IS said that castor oil will start the
hair. but if any married male reader wants
to make sure thing of it let him tell his
wife how sweet Mrs. Jones looked, at the
ball
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-25

Mrs. Case, Of Shoals, Indiana, during the
course Of single week knocked one tramp
down, broke q rib for another, shot 1t 3
third, and kicked fourth 50 vigorously
that he had to 90 to the hospital. This 10
the liveliest case on record.
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A woman recently married Chinese
laundryman, and in three days thereafter
the unhappy Celestial appeared at q bar
bers shop and ordered his pigiail cut of,
saying in explanation, Too mnohee yank."
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A country clergyman, just recovering
from the effects 81 severe boil on his nose,
stopped IN urchin near Fort Green yester-
day, and asked him the way 70 the corner
Of Fulton and Clinton streets. The led
glanced 4 him suspiciousIy monent and
said. stWell. yerneedn't 70 there, mister;
there Amt no gin min On that corner"
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lyon are from the country. are yoa not,
sir.'' asked . city clerk Of quaker.
"Yes," well, here 10 N essay on the
rearing Of calves" That" said Aninidab,
A. be turned TO 80, "thee had best present
TO thy mother"
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Nothing ID 20 discouraging TO young
lawyer, just Is he WAKES eloquent about an
gels tears, weeping willows, and tomb
stones, ~ to be interrupted BY the cold
blooded Justice with, you're OF your nest,
hub; this is case Of hog stealing.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-25

A Lewiston, Maine man boasts that Ee
traded horses nine times in one day, and 1t
night he had the same horse he started with
in the morning, $45 in money, . watch
worth $50, double barreled shotgun, and
four bushels Of potatoes.
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At the commencement exercises Of Abbst
Academy, Andover, Mass, Professor Smith
told the young ladies that while he Vas not
prepared to send them forth - captains in
the social ship, there would never b any
difficulty in their finding situations = FIRST
mates."
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'Pa, guess our man Ralph is . good
Christian" "Hcw so, my boy!" why,
Pa, read in the Bible that the wicked
shall not live out half his days; and Ralph
says he has lived out ever since he was
little boz"
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-25

When Sheridan was asked at an amateur
play which performer he liked best, he re-
Piled. ''The prompter; for I saw less and
heard more of him than of any one else"
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-11-25

In reply to young writer who wished TO
know what magazine will give me the high
est position quickest . contemporary adj
vises "A powder magazine if you can con-
tribute fiery article.
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A Catskill exchange says: 'eThere isn't
any Overlook House now, but man keeps
shanty up there and charges twenty five
cents for lemonades, and he's about as near
heaven as he will ever GET
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A child, when told that God il everywhere
asked, sin this roomy "Yes." .In the
closet!" Yes" In the drawers Of ny
desk!" s.Yes, everywhere. He's in your
pocket now" mo, he amt though"
'.And Why mott" Tauth / amt dot 10
Dottef"
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An awful fate has overtaken Texas law
yer. The Bonham Enterprise says: "Joe
Dupree made his first speech on Tuesday,
assisting Capt. Sims in the prosecution Of
Alex Rodgers. The jury sentenced him to
be hanged.
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MtT AND HuM0R.
l. DONNELLY, Jr.. Editor.

Her nose is too pretty to be talked
through. Boston dramatic criticism.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-13

MANY who are suffering from the effects of the
warm weather and are debtated ARE advised by ply
sicans to take moderate amounts of whiskey two or
three times during the day. In little while those
who adopt this advice frequently increase the num-
Der Of "drinks," and in time become confirmed in
ebriates A beverage which will not create thirst
for intoxicating liquors. and which is intended espe-
cially for the benefit of debtated persons whether
at home abroad is DIR. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic.
Containing the juices OF many medicinal herbs, this
preparation does not create an appetite for the in
toxicating cup. The nourishing and the life-sup-
porting properties of many valuable natural produc-
tions contained in it and well known to medical men
have the most strengthening influence. A single
bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable
qualities. For debility arising from sickness, over
exertion Or from any cause whatever wine glassful
of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals Will strengthen
the stomach and create an appetite for wholesome
food. To all who about leaving their homes, we
desire to say that the excellent effects of DR..
Schenck's seasonable remedies Sea Weed Tonic, and
Mandrake Pills. are particularly evident when taken
by those who are injuriously affected by change Of
water and diet. No person should leave home with
out taking supply of these safeguards along. For
sale by all Druggist. jy14eod3dp&wsn1y
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-13

At Tenaplars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
COUNC1L4-Maine, first and third Mondays in each
month.
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
PORTLAND TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB-Head-
quarters in Fluent Block, corner Of Congress and
Exchange Streets, Rooms and 10. Open day and
evening. Business meeting every Monday evening at
u O'Clock.
PORTLAND TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, No. 49,
Second Saturday in each month.
MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner of Congress and Casco streets. First Thurs
day in each month.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Corner
Congress and Casco streets. Every evening.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Bramhall Lodge, No.
Thursday evenings; Munjoy Lodge, No. 6, Mon
tther Hall, Clapp's Block. Market Square.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNION Corner
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in each
month.
PORTLAND INSTITUTE AND PUBLIC LIBRARY
City Building, Open and free to all from 10 to 1
O5 and7 90.
PAYsoN LITERARY SocIETY-Meetings every
Monday evening, Browns Block, cor. Brown and
Congress streets, at II o'clock.
MERcANTLE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, Congress
Hall Block. Second Monday in each month. Deliv-
cry of books, 2 to 6, to 8, day and evening.
PORTLAND FRArERNITz-No. 1854 Congress street
Every evening.
BoswoRTH Posi- G. A. R.-Meetings every Friday
evening in Mechanics Hall, corner Of Congress ana
Casc0 streets.
cana, Monday; Mission, Wednesday; Forest City
in Williams block, Congress street. Mystic, Thurs
day, at Sons of Temperance Hall Congress st
Iron Clad, Thursday, at West End.
PATRIOTIC ORDER Sons OF AMERIcA-Camps No
1894 convenes over the Eastern Express Office,
Plum Street; No on Tuesday evening; No. on
Evening" mo- On ho
Friday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-13
MASONIC
At Masonic Hall, No. 95 Exchange Street.

At masonic dGtt, NC 70 ETcRGNge street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGEs-Ancient Land Mark, first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-GreenleafR R. A. c., first Monday; Mt.
Vernon, r. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNc1L-Portland G. R. & s. Masters. second
Monday.
Contemporaries OF Z: T.-Portland, fourth Mon
day: st. Adams, second Thursday.
GRAND BoDIEsEGrand Lodge, first Tuesday in
Grand Council, Wednesday 8 P. M; Grand Com
mandery, Wednesday evening.
Masonic RELIEF ASsOCIATIoN-Fourth Wednes-
day in every month.
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF MASONIC INSTRUCTION.
Second and fourth Tuesdays Of each month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES.
LoDaE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, first
Friday.
CoUNoII-Po Portland Council P. Of j cond Fri
day. ee
.CHAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H., third
Friday.
CoNsIsToRY-Maine Consistory, s. P, R. s., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.