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How Paper Bones are Made.

The special feature of the new obser-
vatory at Columbia College will lie a
paper dome. This will be the fourth
paper dome in the world said Prof.
Rees. "They have all been made by
Waters Il Sons. of Troy, n. Y.--the
manufacturers of paper boats-and are
all in this country. The first one made
is at the Troy Polytechnic Institute the
second at West Point, and the third at
Beloit College. While that at West
Point is the largest, ours is the best in
construction and arrangement. The
method used in the manufacture of the
paper is kept secret the makers using
n private, patented process. The dome
is made in scctioDs-scmi-mne as they
are technically called. There are 81 Of
these sections. They are bent over
toward the inside of the edges and
bolted to ribs of wood. The thickness
of the shell is only 1882 Of an inch, but
it is as stiff as sheet-iron. On one side
of the dome is the oblong opening for
the telescope, and over this is a shutter
likewise of paper, but stiilened with
wood lining) which slides around on the
outside of the dome. The whole dome
is so light that the hand can turn it.
The side diameter is twenty feet and
the height is eleven feet. The floor of
the observatory is 100 feet above the
ground; we We're obliged to buildi it SO
high because Of the tall buildings
around it, The building is rapidly APP
preaching completion, and the dome is
already in place
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THE DEADLY CYCLOHE.

The storms which set IN last Friday ANA
ragged with little abatement over the west
and southwest until Monday were attended
With several destructive cyclones, The
most serious was that which occurred on
Sunday evening and made Kansas city Its
center. 1t came in the usual way. After
a day OF titfuI rains and blows, occasionally
mixed with hail, at about five o'clock a
huge black cloud was seer to gather behind
the Ksw river, back Of Armstrong and
Wyand0tte, and then coming on insst
shape of an inverted funnel It hurled itself
upon West Kansas, sweeping across the
southern portion of the city. Then by some
caprice its path was changed, and instead
of passing through the city it went to the
|norlhward, demolishing small houses and
killing one woman, and then hating for "a
minute to send out clouds Of fine sand from
one of the Missouri river islands 1t swept
through the timber TO spend It's further
force In Clay county. A minute later a
second cloud of the same kind appeared
but passed over without dong any dam
age; but hardly had this disappeared when
a third, looking more angry and ugly,
formed and slowly started in an casterly
direction, and soon that omenous roar like
mutlled thunder was heard as 1t went
whirling on It's mission OF destruction.
The cloud appeared at times TO step, as If
gathering force, and then bounding for
ward a block or two at IA time, would gather
up boards, timber, brick, sidewalks, trees,
filling the air and sending the debris IL all
directions and places.
The destruction in Kansas city IS placed
at 80 houses demolished about 200 badly
injured, and three lives lost. The damage
is estimated at S250000.
Before reaching Kansas city it passed
through Wyandotte county, Kas first strii
ing the house of Mr.. Matthews west OF
| Wyaniotte city. Mr.. Matthews and two
year OLD child were carried 800 ieet INTO
the air and then let down to the earth with
but slight injuries, while the house was
demolished. The house of Mr.. Reid near
by was demolished, his wife killed, Mr..
Reid fatally injured, while four children
who were inside escaped unhurt. A large
number of other houses in the vicinity
were destroyed, with fences, crops, &c, so
that AID to the sufferers Is called for.
Another town that fell in the track OF
the cyclone was Oronoga, Mo, a town of
GOO inhabitants, IN which hardly house
WAS left standing Two persons were
killed outright and some % more or less
badly injured.
a cyclone also visited La Grange Co,
Indiana on Monday, destroying numerous
houses, barns &c, and then veerlng north
passed INTO Michigan. Though no lives
are reported lost, it is estimated that the
loss of property vii! run INTO hundreds OF
thousands of dollars.
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The late y. A. Willard said at one OF

The late y. A. Willard said at one OF
the meetings of the Vermont Dalrymen' s
Association, from actual experience, that
good butter, put up after the following dl.
rectlons, will keep IN sound condition tor
one year: Use for a package tub some
what tapering, with heavy slaves and
heads provided at both ends, so as to make
a package that will not leak. In packing
the tub Is turned on the small end, and n
sack of cotton cloth Is made to fit the tub,
and into this the butter Is packed until il
reaches to within an inch OF the groove for
holding the upper head. A cloth is next
laid upon the top OF the butter and the
edges of the sack are brought over this and
neatly pressed down; then the head is put
In its place and the hoops driven home.
The package is turned upon the large end
and the sack of butter drops down leaving
space on the sides and top. Strong brine
is then poured through hole in the end
until it will float the butter. The hole is
now tightly Corked, and the butter is pretty
efiectually excluded from the air,
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An inquiry comes to US about the cult.
walton OF the Jerusalem artichoke. The
methods adopted IN potato culture are APP
plicable to the artichoke. A writer in the
Southern Planter remarks that II is per.
lectly indifferent to the temperature,
whether high or low, drouth or excessive
rainfall, rich or poor land, high or low
land; only Ill one condition of soil does it
refuse TO flourish, and that is one on which
water remains stagnant during the winter.
When the conditions are favorable, the
potato will sometimes yield an equal
amount on the same ground; but OK thin,
sandy, gravelly soil the artiChOke has an
immense advantage. ArtichORes, in the
second or third year, seed themselves in
such way as to admit of no further cul-
tlvation. Of course, the richer the land,
the better, and nearer the pens or feeding
grounds the better still for the artichoke
patch. Plow and harrow as for potatoes,
lay oil In rows three aad halt feet apart.
Into The rows drop one piece, cut as pota.
toes are 10 two or more eyes, fifteen 10
eighteen inches apart in the rows As
soon IS the shoots are green harrow in the
direction OF the Tows, and in the course of
the summer run cultivator through them
once or twice. IL the work he's been done
well in esch stage, that Is all that Is
necessary to do. II cut ss described, from
siE 10 seven bushels will seed an acre. If
the tubers ere planted whole, two or three
times more seed will be required. Artl-
chokes do not perfect the growth of the
tueers till very late IN the season, though
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Government To take some note VI this mat
ter IN order that our local government may
not be forced to maintain lhc helpless poor
of Grart Britain.
The question naturally arises why these
people are reduced to paupeiism and expat-
ration IL Is not due TO over population,
since in 1871 Ireland had s, 10, l4l iahaoit
ants and only 3 ,30l 1886 IN 1874. Lord Dui'
fern unVc said that some human agency
must be accountable tor the perennial desc
lstiou OF IA lovely and fertile island" Al
the time that the union, 50 called, took
place, ireland was II prosperous country.
It's towns were iull of small manufacturing
industries The products of It's skilled
workmen were found in every market
Butth industries long since died out.
When the union was effected lreland's
industries were guaranteed protection; but
after a time the British manufactures,
with his vast capital and his improved
machinery, demanded that the protection
be removed IN order that the people OF
| Ireland might purchase their goods in the
cheapest market When this was done
compcjition was no longer possible. The
cheaper capital of England alone was SUI,
| ficlent to drive the Irish manufacturers to
the wall. When the manufacturers were
Icrlppled, the people depending ON them
were driven to the only recourse, the land.
! THIS was owned IN large estates, tor the
most part owned by men who spent little
time IN Ireland. The land was rented 10
local landlords, who, in turn, let 1t to the
peasantry. If rents IN the first instance
were not high, they became eXhorbi,ant to
the tiller of the soil. He had no induce
ment to improve his lands, because, with
larger crops came higher rents. The
wheat and other salable crops went mainly
to pay rents, while the tenant, living IN a
hovel, subslsted upon potatoes. In lSAt
the potato blight fell upon Ireland, III one
night destroying the living of the masses
who titled the soil. 1t IS claimed that the
potato disease was largely due to the ex-
haus,ed condition of the soil. 1t is true thai
the Irish people could have confronted these
hard conditions more effectively had they
been IN accord with the Government which
compelled their allegiance; but, even un
der harmonious political conditions, thai
policy of so.csled free trade which Eng
land forces upon every people 1t has power
over, supplemented by its wrongful landed
system, would have changed any race OF
people from condition of prosperity tC
one of poverty. Gladstone's land policy
had 1t been adopted years ago, would have
done much to prevent the present wide
spread pauperism, but 1t could not bring
| back those diversified industries wlthou
which no people can long be prosperous Oh
powerful. - Boston journal.
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The Eyfcted Irish Farmers.

During the past week one shipload of
evicted Irish farmers has arrived at this
port and two at Philadelphia. They are
doubtless the first Of q large number of
similar arrivals. As whole these people
are even worse than poverty stickens.
Indeed, they were forced 10 leave their
country, if Ireland can be called their
country, to escape starvation. the British
Government, which first ana lest is largely
responsible for their condition, hes helped
many of them 10 come here and Its agents
advance them money with which 20 meet
their immediate needs How fsr the
British Government will extend its aid TO
those it has forced to leave ireland we
have no means of knowing. Ii would
however, be prudent on the part of our
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they set quite carly, and under ordInar
should not be disturbed ely

they set quite early, and under oru'n ar
should not be disturbed ely
tore the first or second week IN November,
The artichoke abors under great disad-
vantage IN storing IL taken from the
ground, it undergoes a greater shrinkage
than any other root. Ii In the ground
iunpg an ordinary Northern winter, they
arc exceedingly difficult to secure, though
in the spring they may be dug and used
as late as the first of May When the crop
is raised for the benefit of the hogs, 1t is
customary to let them do the digging,
turning them into the patch for IN hour or
two ut a time 1t has been made As an
objection that the artichVKe has the bad
hamt of spreading, This may be consid-
cred an advantage rather than Otherwise,
as they dspossess the soil of other plants
stock Will not eat, while they are fond oi
artichoke heritage whether green or dried,
When they spread INTO cultivated fields
and possess them, the crop will prove ai
profitable as that of any crop they take the
Mace of
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A champion fasting story comes from
Indiana It is grayely asserted that few
days ago three turkeys were taken gu,
from behind "sIound NOW" OF hay,
where they had been accidentally ImprIs.
oned last August. They had eaten nothing
during all that time except hay Of which
they had consumed fully q ton. When
freed from their Imprisonment one immed.
lately died, from joy, presumably, and the
other two, though reduced 10 skeletons,
persisten,ly refused to eat anything. The
incident is the topic Of conversstion anon z
al the spring liars at the corner groceries.
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Mr.. Keayns, OF Whresde county, tells
me how he treats animals that have been
larcerated by barb wire, u kick from a
horse, cores by the horns of cattle, or 9th
erwise Take equal parts of sifted wood
ashes and salt, fill the wound full and bind
on with cloth. Do not NEEDLE with il
afterwards, unless to renew the application
a thing seldom needed. A very few days
serve to heal the severest Of wounds. APP
ply as soon as the trouble is discovered
Mr.. Kearns is an extensive breeder and
handler Of cattle, and | believe he knows
whereof he asserts Though he Is no vet
Urinary surgeon, would not hesitate to
give his simple though somewhat heorlc,
remedy trial-Prairie Farmer.
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Nearer to Nature.

Nature has made her laws with us, which
we must obey or suffer the penalty. The
penalty is often lung and throat trouble,
which lesds 10 consumption. Every man be.
lieyes consumption incursble. People have
been educated TO this belief which has been
proven incorrect by DR.. Bigelow's Positive
Cure, which is natures great helpmate, and
it cures consumption and all throat and lung
diseases speedily and permanently. Trial
bottles free, Of Z. Y. Griggs.
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Another of the famous Wsshburn
family of American statesmen Is dead.
The Hon. Israel Washburn, Jr., Of Maine,
died of paralysis at Philadelphia on
Saturday, IN which city he had been
spending several weeks, tor medical
treatment He was the Oldest of the five
brothers Washburn, of whom Ex-Governor
c. c. Washburn, Of Wisconsin, died last
year. The survivors are the Hon. L. b.
Washburn, of Illinois, Congressman w. D.
Washburn, of Minnesota, and Charles y.
Washburn of CalifOrnls-all natives Of
Maine Israel Washburn, Jr., was a mem
Der Of Congress for five consecutive terms
before the War ofthe Rebellion, and during
the first years of the war was Governor OF
Maine. lie was man of ability, and
when in Congress was one OF the mos,
influential members Of the House lie was
20 years ofage, and, like all that remark
able family OF brothers, had lived an active
and useful life
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a CHILD OF THE SToRM-rhc Eufala
(Ga) Times relates the following "incl-
dent" Of the recent great cyclone in that
state:
A little boy just Old enough TO walk was
found under some bushes near Headland,
Ga, the other day, and no one kno rs
where he came from or why he was there
1t Is surmised, however, that the little fel-
low Is waif of the late storm that swept
over that section and over five states. II
is not unreasonable to suppose that the
child had ride on the wind TO the spot
where he was found uninjurcd
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Despised.

BY the unthinking, Burdock has been con-
sidered weed, and its luxuriant growth,
unpleasant smell, etc, has rendered it, to
those mot knowing its virtues" Il nuisance,
ard yet the root has long been acknowledged
by savants as most invaluable as Il diuretic,
apericnt and blood purifier. Burdock Blood
Btters embody all its good qualities. Price,
Sl00.
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All kidney and urinary complaints, e5peci.
ally Bright's Disease, Diabetes and Liver
Hop Bitters will surely and lasting.
ly cure. Cases exactly like your own have
been cured in your own neighborhood, and
you can find reliable proof at home Of what
Hop Bitters has done and can do.
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A Wide Awake Druggist.

Mr.. q. Gehring is always wide awake In
his business and spares no pains to secure the
best of every article in his line. He has Sc.
cured the agency for the celebrated DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. The only
certain cure known for Consumption,
Coughs, Colds Hoarseness Asthma, Hay
Fever, Bronchitis. or any ELECTION OF the
Throat and Lungs. Sold on positive guar
antce. Will give you Trial Bottle free.
Regular size 81 90 90
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Crlges's ClyGerlne Salyc.

The hest GA earth can be truly said of
irjggs's Gis cerine Salve, which is sure cure
foi cuts, bruises, scslds, burns, wounds, and
all other sores, viii positively cure piles,
'c'ter and all skin eruptions. Satisfaction
Aaarantced or money refunded. Only %
cents. For sale by all druggists.
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pathy and enthusiastic admiration of his
ASSISTANTS by alleging that he WIS an un
fortunate American hog, exlled from Ger
many by the brutal hostility OF Prince Bis
marck
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When Howard wrote: 81 find pity hangs
upon his breast the fellow had evidently Il
cold and had not yet been informed that
DR.. Bulls Cough syrup was the only safe
remedy.
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Ayers Hair Figor restores the color and
siimulstes the growth Of the hair, prevents it
from falling oil, and greatly increases its
beauty. II has q delicate and lasting per.
tune, its ingredients are harmless, and for
the toilet Is Is unequalled.
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Failing!

That is what a great
many people are doing.
They don't know just what
is the matter, but they have
combination of pains and
aches, and each month they
grow worse.
The only sure remedy
yet found is Browns IRON
BITTERs, and this by rapid
and thorough assimilation
with the blood purifes and
enriches it, and rich, strong
blood flowing to every part
of the system repairs the
wasted tissues, drives out
disease and gives health and
strength.
This is why Browns
IRON BITTERs will cure
kidney and liver diseases,
consumption, rheumatism,
neuralgia, dyspepsia, mala-
ria, intermittent fevers, &c.
Mr.. Simon Blanchard, we'll
known citizen Of Hayesvillc, Meade
county, Kentucky, says: "My wife
had been sick for long time, and
her constitution was all broken
down and she was unable to work.
She was advised to use Browns Iron
Bitters, and found il to work like
charm. We would not now be with
out il for any consideration, as we
consider it the best tonic in the
world
Browns IRON BITTERs
is not a drink and does not
contain whiskey. 1t is the
only preparation of Iron
that causes no injurious eff
fects. Get the genuine.
Don't be imposed on with
limitations.
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Prince Napoleon, having been jeered and
threatened by French socialists who cried
out in chorus that when hogs we're iattss-
ed 1t same wit to kill them, won the sym
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F. j. Cheney & CO., proprctors Halls
Catarrh Cure, offer 500 reward for any case
of catarrh that can't be cured with Halle
Casarrh Cure. Sold by all druggists (b)
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~ Swanstrom, 163 W. Indiana st, says
browns Iron Bitters afforded me great re
lief when suffering from dyspepsia"
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ON THIRTY DAYS, TRIAL.

TIE NOLTAtC BELT co, Nsrs.al, Mich. va
.end llr. Dyes Celebrated Electro VOltziC Belts al
Electric Appliances trial for thirty days 20 mon
young or Old who are africiei with nervous dehf
lost vitality and kindred troubles, guaranteeing spe
and complete restoration Of health and manly e.a
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II NE. II. NJ. MCA ISrIi IR, Ottawa Ill
- once Ia the opera House RiuCk. open rom r
o.clDcA a. to6 O'Clock =. II. RcsdeuCr on Bentpn
street. south Of Illinois Avenue. jsn2lTs
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THOMAS g. FULLERTON. ATTORNEY
Il NJ Law. Office west side OF Court House, Ottawa,
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Il H. BULL, Attorney at Law Office OYER
J Ciy Drug Store, northwest corner of La Sale a6
Madison streets, Ottawa, Ill. msy5rB
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nR. NJ. ZEN DIR, Homeopathic rHysclan
~ OTTAWA, III Offers Gis services "a the friends OF
the Homeopathic system IL ottawa in al branches OF
his profession Particular attention give. ~. he trea
utnt OF women aud children. OtlCe In Glover q
COOKS Block. fehls
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l w. BREWER, Attorney and Counselor az
IL. Law, and Notary Public. Rooms % & "a County
Court House, Ottawa H.
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nR- WIN. SBE.I'pA II, Member er tie
~ Royal College uf Veterinary surgeons, Englanf
FELLOW OF the London Veterinary Medical Associgtirt
also Veterinary Editor Du1GOn's SpsyIi az as Z 80
ran be suited a. hi once. jefferson Street ~
block West OF Post OfiCu. anEg
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County Superintendent Of Public Schools.
G. B. STOCKDALE,

VIII hold examinations at Room No q Ottawa TO
month, until further notice ianIs
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Exchange on Chicago and New York
And all the principal cities east snd west,
BOUGHT AND SOLD
Exchange on England, Ireland Scotland and al
IN Fortant peints In Continental Europe, drawn SUM
to suiI purchasers.
y. - Revenue Siam ps Of ali denominations
cor stantly on hand and for sale
United States Bonds, Local Securities. Gold
ane Silver bought and sold
asnking hours rom "a. NJ. TORN
Jan.i2 ISIS G. l. LISDLEY Assist Cssbis,
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l. Y. GSIGGsS. Druggist Bookseller ana Sea-
II. ton err Ottawa, N. Second store In NattiE gys
Block. south side Of Court House Square
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professional grarDG.
At 70 y N z va.

J, w. DUNCAN. A. J. O'CoNoR. RJwALL
DUNCAN, O'CoNOR " WALL. Al.
- torheys at Law. Office in Cameron's building Oh
positc Clifton Hotel, Ottawa, Illinois iuly2S8'
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NJ IA n ftIS'SI =, German Druggist and Apotse.
w. cary wholesale and retail Main street 1tsa-
wa, H. Importer II DRUG. Chemicals, French Cosr-
&C Brandles. Wines &c.