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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20
WHY ARE WE RICHT.HANDED ?

Investigations which were carried
through by French physician, DR..
Fleury, of Bordeaux, have adduced
facts showing that our natural impulse
to use the members on the right side
of the body is clearly traceable to
probably physiological cause. DR. Fleu-
ry, after examining an immense
number of human brains, asserts that
the left anterior lobe is little larger
than the left one. Again he shows
that, by examining larger number
of people, there is an unequal supply
of blood to the two sides of the body.
The branchiocephalic trunk, which
only exists on the right Of the arch of
the aorta. produces, by difference in
termination, an inequality in the
waves of red blood which travel from
right to left. Moreover. the diane
tiers of the subclavian arteries on each
side are different, that on the right
being noticeably larger. The left
lobe of the brain, therefore, being
more richly hama.osed than the right
becomes stronger; and as. by the in
tersection of the nervous fiber, it
commands the right side of the body,
it is obvious that that side will be
more readily controlled. This fur
nishes one reason for the natural
preference for the right hand, and
another is found in the increase sup
ply of blood from the subclavian
artery. The augmentation of blood
we have already seen suggested: but
the reason for it is here ascribed to
the relative size of the artery. and not
to any directness of path from the
heart. DR.. Fleury has carried his
investigations through the whole
series of mammalia; and he finds that
the right handed peculiarities exist in
all that have arteries arranged similar
to those of man. At the same time
such animals. notably the chimpanzee,
the seals, and the beavers, and the
| most adroit and intelligent.-Ihe
, Eclectic
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

ton, with the sweat oozing from
every pore in his skin, should sud-
denly strip off his clothing and shut
himself up in a refrigerator would be
set down in public estimation as
natural fool, who defied providence
itself to save him from death. Such
a thing actually happened in this
city few years ago, and the man was
taken out of his icebox dead as her.
ring and stiff as a pikestaff.
Ice water arrests digestion, if it
does not absolutely drive out all
animal heat, and it is not resumed till
the water is raised to the temperature
required to carry it on.
Habitual ice water drinkers are
usually very flabby about the region Of
the stomach. They complain that
their food lies heavy on that patient
organ. They cultivate the use Of
stimulants to aid digestion. If they
are intelligent they read up on food
and what the psychologists have to
say about it--how long it takes cab
bage and pork and beef and potatoes
and other meats and esculents to 60
through the process Of assimilation.
They roar at new bread and hot cakes
and fried meat, imagining these to
have been the cause Of their
maladies.
But the ice water goes down all the
same, and finally friends are called in
to take farewell look at one whom a
mysterious providence has called to a
feline where, so far as is known, ice
water is used. The number Of i'm
mortal beings who 60 hence to return
no more on account of an injudicious
use of ice water can hardly be esti-
mated.
The articles proceeds to show that
in numberless cases fine teeth are
totally destroyed by it's use. It chills
) the teeth and cracks the enamel, then
follows rapid decay and frequent
) visits to the Office of the dentist.
In conclusion the article says:
These remarks seem to be necessary,
because ice is abundant and cheap
: this year, and the water drinkers are
increasing in number, through the
missionary efforts of the disciples of
.. Francis Murphy. There is no objec-
ton, certainly, to the exclusive use
of water, if taken as the Creator
intended it should be. 1t is th0bxces-
sive use of water, reduced below it's
: average temperature with ice. that is
to be condemned. 1t is an abuse Of
the stomach to use it, it is an abuse of
the stomach to put into it fluids that
intlame it's coatings and finally eat
them away. We must put ice water
and whiskey into the same inde.r
erpurgatorius. They should be ban
ished from private tables and banquet
ing halls, or used only to preserve
, articles of food in pickle or in the
refrigeratOrs.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

THE TRAMP.


Who passes the waving wheat fields
Along by the rustling corn
Who travels the dusty highway!
What wanderer forlorn?
"a tramp know - said the farmer,
~ know by his eyes fierce glare;
l know by his ragged hat brim;
His shock of uncOmbed hair"
The tramp asked work for day,
The farmer refused with curse,
He babe him get out of the way
Or he'd need, perchance, hearse
The tramp walked muttering OFT,
The farmer finished his chores,
Turned the bull dog loose in the farm,
And barred his windows and doors
But the tramp lay reading letter
BY the side of sluggish stream,
A soiled and tear stained missive,
And this was the writer's theme:
"My darling" it ran, chow miss you
But I'm glad you've found work in the
west,
Well soon be together and happy,
You always plan for the best.
''Poor Mary, had to deceive her,
He unused, ''but twill come true yet,
Some work may find tomorrow,
Some money to send to my pet"
So he lay there reading the letter,
Till night spread her funeral pail,
And still he held it before him
Though darkness was over all.
And there he lay the next morning,
Till the farmer ashamed OF his hate,
Instead Of rifle or halter
Brought him meat and bread-too late
For a door to the outcast had opened,
And the tra,np his troubles DER,
Was with Socrates, Paul, and Jesus,
Those Royal tramps OF yore.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20
The -Anti-AGonopOlist.

heard two or three members talking
excitedly.
"He cleaned everybody out. Why
he must have raked in nigh on to $s4O,-
OOO."
"Who q I asked.
'sThe man from SOlano?''
AS l turned away, one Of the gentle
men, victim, noted for his sporting
propensities, followed me, and laying
his hand on my shoulder. asked:
''TeH me fairly, now. What
business did your friend follow in
California o.
HE was a shepherd
"a what?'
GA Shepherd. Tended his flock on
the hOney-scented hills of Solano."
''Well, all can say is, curse your
California pastoral -
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20
AN ILLUMINATING CANNON SHOT.

One OF the most simple and ingeni-
GUS contrivances, for the purpose OF
investing feet with a zone of light
through which no enemy could pass
without being observed, has been
devised by M. Ferdinane Silas, of Wen
ma, whose experiments with ifebuOys
at Portsmouth have been reported in
these columns. M. Silas' inextin-
gnishable lightning shell is similar
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

Now does the willy bank director
find deficit Of $4,000, and exclaim:
'sThis comes Of supporting men in
idleness: ord cred that there be re-
duction Of 10 per cent on the salary of
the night-Watchman.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

Confidence is truly the most beauti-
full Of human attributes; yet we never
knew woman to read the notice of
the birth Of young couples first
child without pausing to ask the date
of their marriage.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20
ICE WATER.

The Cincinnati Commercial has
recently published series of articles
pointing out the evil effects Of ice
water, and condemning its use in the
strongest terms. In one Of it's articles
it says.
A man, who in q state Of perspira-
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

The Virginia Gazette discussing the
political situation, cries: ssSet aside
the small men and self-appointed lead
ers. Give us Giantv' Gentlemen,
some Of you hold our coat. Now,
then, what do you want done first!
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

He was very near-sighted, and when
a fly lit on one lens of his spectacles,
he raised his hat politely, thinking
that a very Acknowledgement lady
was approaching on the sidewalk.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

Gen. Malone is said to have remark
ed the other day at Richmond that he
had been s'butchered to make Gov
ernOr HOLIDAY
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

At the cattle show-Gentlemen,
with solemnity, ssMiss Florence, do
you love beasts!" Lady, with vivaci-
ty. s'Am | to consider that as pro-
posal!"
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

1t is suggested that one reason why
Californians hate Chinese SO is because
the latter introduced the fashion of
having shirts washed once a week.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

Theodore Tilton is in Ireland, and
the question is whether he can hang
pictures in his night-gown among the
boys.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

Puck says guests speak in high terms
Of the missionary steaks of which
Hawaii hotel makes speciality.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

This Russion eagle had two heads
when this war began. He now has
three. The Turk put the other head
on him.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

Grant has acknowledged his entire
ignorance Of music; but then he knows
enough to take rest when he comes
to bar.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

An Oil City pig, if we may land we
do, by heaven we do) believe the Der
rick, picked Woman's pocket. Pork
reacher.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

Col. Sellers new play is called "The
Golden Calf" He does not reveal
what heifer-ts he will make to give it
SuckSeSS.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

Truth never need be in a hurry, but
lie must keep all the time on the
jump; a lazy lie soon tires itself out,
and ends in confusion.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20
WtT AND HuM0R+

Better to have loved short girl
than never to have loved tall.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-09-20

to common shell, can be made to fit
any gun, and can, accordingly, be
projected to any distance. The pro-
iectile consists of three parts, one
within the other. Within the shell
proper is lining of wet spong, and
within this is a glass bottle, which
fills the whole cavity; the bottom of
the shell unscrewing to admit OF It's
entrance. This bottle is filled with
various charges of phosphide, none OF
which, however, is to be less than ten
pounds. A small channel is bored
through the sharp point Of the shell
in order to allow the air to mix freely
with the wet sponge, and there are a
couple of apertures in the head which
are plugged with wooden shoppers
covered with leather. Through the
movable bottom of the shell a steel
striker is inserted, which is fitted
with spring, and communicates with
the glass bottle within. When the
light shell is fired, the spring striker
is driven forward by the explosion
like q gas check and SO breaks the
bottle; the water contained III the
jacket or sponge then penetrates
through the broken glass and stau-
rates the phosphide; phosphnretted
hydrogen is Immediately generated in
large quantities, by the pressure OF
which the shoppers are forced out and
two streams of illuminating matter
are poured upon the sea. The light
burns with great brilliancy for con.
siderable time, and is claimed to be
| Observation-Disclosures VINES.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-02
DIED.

At his residence, in GAINESVILLE, Ohio, on
the 18th of July, 1877, of consumption, Mr..
Leonard Smith; aged 40 years His fu-
niral was conducted by the !, o. o. F.
On Sunday evening, at his home. Je-
rome Wcsterman, in the 23d, year of his
age.
The deceased was generous, honest
and industrious young man, and his sud
den death has caused a universal sadness in
this community. He has been employed
in this Office for nearly four years. Al
though he was suffering the greater pcr-
tion Of the time with spinal disease, he
was always ready and willing to do his du-
ty. His employers interests was his. His
death has caused vacancy which can
not readily be filled, and his memory will
ever be cherished by those who were init
mately acquainted with him. His mother
has the sympathy of all in her troubles.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-02
The Citizen Must Pay the Damages.

From the New 1Srk Times, July "A.
1t is hardly necessary 10 refer TO exam
pies to enforce the meaning of this lesson.
But we have had in New York City, As
lately as 1868, a fair illustration of the
blind fury of a mob overreaching itself
In that year certain evil-disposed persons,
enfamed by demagogues, riotously slgnl-
fed their opposition to the draft for militia
" purposes The mob killed several peo-
pie, gutted buildings, interrupted business
and destroyed property. But the war and
the draft went on, and the city of New
York paid 81, 100000 to indemnify those
who had suffered The city and the
citizens were the ultimate and innocent suf-
ferers by tina, piece Of brutal frolic. An
other sort of mob rose up when Lincoln
was sssassinated, in 1868, and sacked two
or three "secesh" newspaper offices in San
Francisco. In course of time the city paid
every dollar of damage sustained by those
newspaper publishers; and if the tax payer
did.not pay the bill twice over, they were
fortunate.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-02
Lord Maeauley as a Philistine.

From the Cornhil Magazine.
/ cannot take a better instance than
Lord Macauley, and the more so because he
is a favorite instance of Phillistinism.
There he sits, in the frontispiece TO Mr..
Irevelyan's book. big, strong, and hard
featured, cartain of himself, without weak
enesses, without nuanoez. without shame or
blame, the very figure of triumphant com
monplace. He had no sensof that which
not meet.his gaze point blank. Direct de-
nunciation, direct renegyrie, dogmatieaI
hypotheneses, domineering conclusions
these what h gives Us.
We do not expect from him balanced
doubts and elegant hesitancy. Butthi> does
not necessarily make him bad historian or
an unsafe guide. On the contrary, he held
aswhole public opinion in himself. He
was able to weigh in the balance a greater
masssaf facts than any one who had ever
edge. If we admit that he had but one SUI
preme faculty, that of memory, others have
approached him in this, and yet have made
no mack in letters or affairs. Macauley
was not merely six cubits high, with he'll
met of brass and a spear-staff like wea-
ver's beam, but had strength and skill TO
drive the iron home. No shield resists
him Through triple bulls hide tot sefri
teigd, tet aeris-crashes the terrible weapon,
and he gasps the reeking spoils In the
havoc of the battle he sometimes dealt a
false blow and slew Lausus as we'll as Ne
I n,,kh hot
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History of Perry County.


Circumstances beyond my control have DELAYED
Ihe preparation and publication of the History of
ferry County, Ohio, which have for some time
hld Ill contemplation.
The book will be large volume of obout -;
hundred pages, well bound and printed and puh-
Ished by regular book establishment on pood
paper IN good style, and in a workman-like man
her. 1t will contain history of the county--by
t0Whships as Tar as practcable-from the period Of
me earliest white settlements, down to July 18th
1877, the close of the Centennial wear The worl
wlii give the names OF the early pioneers, of each
toWhslp, us lar as possible introducing incidents
connected Sith the early settlements and the
growth and progress of ali parts of the county
Also, as far as may be obtainable a separate and
distinct account of each town. old and new in
GTIhualng; OF course oyermyertown, Somerset
Mount Hope, Crossenville, WoIftown, MaxyiIIe
Oakheid, Porterville, Straitsville, Milertown
sego, @ Mount % Perry, saltio, Whippstown, Middle
junction City, Glenford, Moxahala, Hemlock
ferrara, Baird's Furnace, Buckinghan and any
other old or new towns that may be Jug up or made
up before the manuscript work of the book is clos
The volume will give history of the railroads of
ene county OF the newspaper press, OF the several
county seat struggles, of Perry county in connec-
ton with the war OF 1912, the Mexican war, and
the war of 1861 Also, as far as information can he
procured, separate and distinct account of each
Church society in the county.
AS extra-historical, the book will contain chap
ter upon the mineral and other wealth, and upon
the future prospects of the county.
Enough has been said to give an idea OF the gen.
eral scope and character of the proposed volume
vi course, local work can not be furnished at so
small cost as one of general nature But the
price OF the History of Perry County will be fixed
at 5000, which is not much in excess of general
historical works, OF corresponding size and finish
n. q. Agents are wanted TO canvass each town
ship III the county. y resident agent OF the town
ship wod be preferred but this is not essential
the person applying is Il competent one. Person
unknown to me must come well recomne ended as to
integrity, and ability to do this kind of work An
pllcatlon for an agency may be made in person or
by letter, when information as to terms will be
given.
The volume will be published as soon as A
thorough canvass OF the county can be made
Meanwhile, persons residing at distance may or
der the book, and their orders will be recorded,
and their names placed on the list. To secure the
book, 1t will have to be subscribed for or otherwise
ordered. ES CoInoRN
March Is, 1877.
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Notice.

All persons who have, or who have not,
been in the habit of tresspassing on Kagay's s
premises, near the North trussel, will
please the undersigned by making them
selves scarce, for q while any way-say for
a week FROM date. | don't want to read the
Riot Ac: to any body, but if the above is
not headed, there will appear on the scene
action one Of the worst tragedians ever on
exhibition. 1t will be his purpose to give
Shakespeare such going over that he will
rise up and petition the Legislator 10 have
him suppressed. Failing in this. he will
sneak off to some remote part of the globe
and be buried over again.
Yours Truly
S. G. Kagay
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Ask Yourselves these Questions.

Are you :, despondent sufferer from Sick
Headache, Habitual Co<iiveness, Palpita-
ton of the Heart? Have you Dizziness
of the Head? l. your Nervous System
depressed? Does your Blood circulate
badly? Have you Cough Low Spirits ,
Coming up of the food after eating &c,
&c. All of these and much more are the
direct results OF Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant and Indigestion. GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER is now acknowledged hy all
Druggists to he positive care. 100000
bottles were given away in the [. s
through Druggists to the people as a trial
Two doses will satisfy any person of its
wonderful quality in curing all forms of
indigestion. Sample bottles 10 cts. Re-
gular size IS cts. Sold positive by ali first
class Druggists in [. s, and for sale by Dr.
c. J. Skinner, Somerset, 0.
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Jerry Flnutt il the only Gun Smith in
Somerset. lie has had 27 years experience
Particular attention given to the reboaring
Of Shot Guns.
He also has the new process of making
scattering shot guns through the shot to-
gether.
Shop West End Main Street.
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Before trying any other remedy for your
aches and pains, let US induce you to buy a
bottle of "LAwsoN's CURATIVE" and give
it a fair trial according to directions, and
our word for it you will never be without it
in your family.
1t is a positive cure for allaying pain
and Inflammation in Wounds, Bruises,
Lame Bact, ;>roitea JOINTS Headache, Neur
oIgio, &c.
L, is sold by all dealers in medicine at
S1.00 per bottle
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Tn Our RnlrnnS.

We DO not propose to dun our Subscrib
ers ~ ye well know that they. would come
forward and pay up il they had the money
Time are hard and money scarce. But
those who can spare the amount OF their
subscription will find Us aIway ready to
receive it.
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SaturdaY. AuguSt 25th. 1S7
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Z. +. KunkePs Bitter Wine of Iron

Has never been known to fail in the
indisposition to exertion, loss of memory
difficulty of breathing. general weakness
horror of disease, weak, nervous trembling,
dreadful horror of death, night sweats,
cold feet, weakness, dimness of vision, Ian
gour, universal lassitude of the muscular
system, enormous apptite, with dyspeptic
system, hot hands, flushing of the body, dry
ness of the skin, paliI countenance and
eruptions of the face, purifying the blood
pain in the back, heaviness of the eyelids,
frequent black spots flying before the eyes
eyes, with temporary sufusions and
loss of sight, want of attention, etc
These symptoms all arise from weakness,
and to remedy that use E. F. Kunkel's
Bitter Wine of Iron. 1t never fails
Thousands are now enjoying health who
have used it. Get the genuine. Sold only
in 81 bottles. Take only E. F. Kunkel's
Ask for Kunkel's Bitter Wine Of Iron
This truly valuable tonic has been thor
OuBHiy IeSleu ny ali CldSoeb VI IHe COIl lIuu
nifty that it is now deemed indespensabl,
as Tonic medicine. 1t costs but little
puriies the blood and gives tone TO tn
stomach, renovates the system and prolong
life
now only ask trial of this valuabl
tonic. Price ST per bottle. E. f. KUN
n KEEL, Sole proprietor, No. 159 Mort
Ninth Street, below Vine, Philadelphia
O Pa. ASK. for KunkePs Bitter Wine {
Iron, and take no other. A photograph {
the proprietor on each wrapper, all Other
are counterfeit.
Beware of counterfeits. Do not let yot
druggist sell yon any but Kunkel's, whic
is put up only as above described. Yc
can get six bottles for five dollars. All
ask is one simple trial