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his administration was "clean and able" dis
playing great executive abilities. In 1888 ne
was reelected, and gained such reputation us
the young civil service reform mayor" that
his enthusiastic friends confidently predicted
that he would soon be governor of the state
and q formidable candidate for the Republi-
can presidential nomination as soon as he
reached the legal age.
In 1884, however, there We're compiled
tions. Brooklyn's young Republicans were
not enthusiastic in support Of the presiden-
tal candidate and Mr.. Lows party stand
ing was somewhat impaired. He declined
further political honors, travelled abroad
some time and in 1888 succeeded in getting
completely outside of politics. Through all
this, though, there was some harsh criticism
there was no imputation on his candor.
During all the years since his graduation
Mr.. Low has main tanned lively interest in
the affairs Of Columbia college. In 1881 he
was chosen one Of its trustees, and it was
soon admitted that he was an authority on
all matters connected with its business and
financial management. In April last Presi-
dent f. A. p Barnard died and on the open
ing of the new college year Mr.. Low was
chosen to succeed him.
The appointment gives universal satisfac-
ton to officials, professors, students and
alumni Among the trustees are Hamilton
Fish, Rt. Rev. Henry c. Potter, Rev. Nor
gan Dix, DR.. George l.. Peabody and Others
of national fame. Columbia is the old and
original college of New York, the alma mater
of Alexander Hamilton and others of Revo-
utionary fame, and down to the days Of
Hamilton it was called Kings college. It's
president at that time and some of its officials
got "on the wrong side" Of the great contro'
yersy, and so the name was changed, any
thing labeled Kings" being unpopular.
President Low enters on his office at an era
when Columbia is ceasing to be a college and
becoming real university, and has before
him career to satisfy the ambition Of any
educator
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
Browne Upset.

The only item that escaped the
FREE TRADERS reporters last week
was one in which Hon. E. ST. Browne,
of Mendoza, figured, and the circum-
stance was kept very quiet. The Hon.
r. S. had put up at Whites on
Wednesday night, and while turning
off the HeiSler incandeScent electric
light with which the hotel is supplied,
he got on chair, and, to steady him
SELF thoughtlessly took hold of the
gas fixtures near the new light. A
circuit was thus formed when he
took hold of the light to shut it off.
All he knows about it is, he felt a
slight tingling in his fingers and when
he regained consciousness he found he
had fallen to the floor on his shoulder,
which was somewhat twisted. Next
day he felt worse, and was sore in his
wrists and had considerable pain in
his back, which had not left him yes
terday when he was again in the city.
The HeiSler system throws a strong
current through its wires, and while
the lights are not dangerous if care is
used in handling them, such an eXper-
iment as Mr.. Browne made is danger
Gus, as well as turning them off while
standing on a wet floor or in such
manner or under such circumstances
as tOasSist in forming a circuit through
a mans body.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26

was certainly startling novelty in interstate
policy: but 1t was only tho beginning, and
the general government will doubtless have
to fix a general rule There are enthusiasts
who say that all the waters Of the Platte and
many other atiluents of the upper Missouri,
will in few years be shut off and soaked up
by the arid lands; that they will in conse
quence roll no more mud and sand into the
Missouri, and so it will contribute no more ia
the Mississippi, and hence that stream will
have uniform channel in the far south and
cease to do damage. "For every acre re-
claimed on the Platte Arkansas and Yellow.
stone" says one enthusiastic prophet Of irri'
cation, another acre will he reclaimed in
Louisiana"
President Grant was earnestly besought to
begin his administration with a request Of
congress to enter on the preliminary work
for a comprehensive system of irrigation;
but he unfortunately went little too far
and recommended a plan which elected a
feeble smile from far western men. There
was enough good land still in the rainy
regions, and so the matter rested near nine
teen years, when the congressman of the far
west combined and secured an appropriation
late in September, lSSS-$l00,00O to pay for
surveying and locating storage reservoirs at
the head waters of streams west of the Tooth
meridian for the purposes of irrigation. 1t
was tribe, but it committed the government
to the policy, and Maj. Powell, director of
the geological survey, soon entered on the
work.
He now estimates the arid area at 400, 600
square miles, or fourtenths OF the United
States, excluding Alaska. OF this area he
regards one-tifth As too rocky and rugged for
cultivation, but nearly all other observers
make the rugged area much larger, including
in it, of course those mountain top plateaus
which are too elevated reproduce grain. His
estimate of l,00O,0O0 square miles of land
needing only water to make it productive"
Is nearer the fact, but probably still too
large. In 1880 less than per cent of this
vast area had been redeemed, aud with the
most expensive and elaborate works not more
than 20 per cent. can ever be redeemed by
any process now known to man, says Direc-
tor Powell Nevertheless, II but Is per cent.
be redeemed, or $50, 900 square miles, this in
creases the cultivated lands OF the United
States by nearly one-half, and at $50 per
acre adds $3.50, 100000 to the national
wealth.
Meanwhile the committee presided over by
Senator Stewart, OF Nevada, has completed
q two months tour, travelling some l4,OO0
miles, examining witnesses and viewing the
sites for proposed canals and storage reser-
vors, and 2, 800 square miles of alleged irriga-
BILE land have been carefully surveyed by the
engineers and the line OF proposed canals plot
ted So the work has become truly national at
last, aud must continue for many years to be-
come matter Of increasing governmental con-
ceru, and Of course . fruitful source Of politi-
cal agitation, charges and counter charges.
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North Platte, Neb,, is set down by the COM
mittee as the most eastern point at which any
irrigation enterprise is now under way, Cali
fornia, Colorado and Utah are the fields
in which most has been done, and the two
former present the greatest schemes Of engi
neering. Among these Is the plan for a grand
canal TO follow out the so called 'divide, and
maintain good level far down into Kansas
In California about 100000 acres are
under irrigation, and the highest estimate OF
land capable OF being thus watered does not
exceed 100000 acres The average price
of the reclaimed land Is put at $40 per acre
while in It's former state, used only for pas
ture, it was worth but 81. There is always
something startling about California figures
and when you read that the late Charles
Croker and his partner expended 81 ,5OO,Oco
on one series Of dams, bitches and storage
reservoirs, 10 is to be regarded as only
commonplace private enterpri.s o" for that
state. But there, rs elsewhere, the com
munity will find a way to compel united
action and the ownership Of all irrigation
works by the state.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26

A hearing was had before Judge
Snyder and jury in the County Court
Monday afternoon upon the sanity
of Hannah Hokum, a Swedish woman
from Mendoza, upon the complaint
of her husband, Peter Hokum, a
switchman of that city in the employ
of the Illinois Central Railroad. DIR.
Richie and the husband were the
witnesses, and after hearing them the
jury returned verdict of insanity.
1t appeared that Mrs. Hokum is 4e
years old, the mother of six children,
and that the cause of her insanity was
bodily illness. She has manifested
symptoms of mental alteration since
June and twice has attempted sui
niIn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
Gross Cruelty,

Parents too frequently permit their child
rem to suffer from headache, fits, St. Vitus
Dance, nervousness, etc., when they can be
cured. Mrs P. was cured Of sick headache,
dizziness, dyspepsia, nervous prostratien OF
eighteen years standing, after failure Of
sixteen physicians; Mrs. K, Of sick head
ache for 35 years; Mrs. P. of tw,nty to fifty
fits night; others from this vicinity could
be mentioned who have been cured by that
wonderful nerve food and medicine-Dr.
Miles Nervine, which contains no morphine
opium or dangerous drugs. Free sample
bottles may be had at L. Y. Griggs' Drug
Store
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
BARNARD'S SUCCESSOR.
Hon. Seth Low, Columbia Colleges New
President.

President.
Columbia college, the far famed New York
city university, enters on its l36th year with
the Hon. Seth Low for president. After
being twice mayor of Brooklyn and a pro-
spective candidate for governor he takes in
stead the presidency Of great college, for
which he is peculiarly well fitted With
youth, health and an established reputation
for good works, it may be his good fortune
to rule the college for very long period and
impress his individuality strongly upon the
intellect of the country.
Seth Low was born in the city of Brooklyn,
Jan. IS, 1850, his father, Abel A. Low, be-
ing prominent merchant in Burling slip
He first took an educational course at the
Brooklyn Polytechnic institute and then en-.
tered Columbia college, from which he was
graduated in 1870, standing at the head of his
class and dividing the second Greek prize of
the year. After extensive foreign travel he
went into business with his father, becoming
a full partner in 1875 He was soon active in
politics and promoter of the various reform
movements of those years. While member
OF the Chamber of Commerce he delivered
series Of addresses on the trade Of New York
and vicinity which attracted much attention
among commercial men all over the country.
In 1880 he took very prominent and active
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
HumOr in the Pulpit.

At meeting of Baptist clergymen in New
York recently the ACCESSIBILITY Of being fun
ny in the pulpit was discussed This is a very
delicate matter, and not to be disposed Of of
hand. Most of the brethren were inclined to
think that little seasoning Of hnmor in q
discourse is good, because it tends to keep
the audience awake and attentive. One
speaker, however, took the opposite view. He
said that, il minister once permits himself
TO be humorous, his hearers will expect him
to be so as a regular thing, and consequently
little by little he will degenerate into q sort
of religious mountebank. Post.
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Epoch.

The transition from long. lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch In the life of the individ
ual Such a remarkable event Is treasured
in the memory, and the agency whereby
the good health has been attained Is CRATE.
fully blessed Hence II is that so much
is heard In praise of Electric Bitters So
many feel they owe their restoration to
health to the use of this great alternative
and tonic. If you are troubled with any
disease of the kidneys, liver or stomach, Of
long or short standing, you will surely find
relief by the use of Electric bitters. Sold
at SOC. and 81 per bottle at d. Lorriaux's
drug store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
IRlIGATING A FARM.

As summary of the reports thus far filed,
and comparison with the great irrigating
works of other lands, it may with confidence
be affirmed that the United States has now
entered upon the work as part of its perma-
nent policy, that while the reclamation of
waste lands will proceed slowly it will con
tinue till a vast work is done. That Ameri-
cans will improve upon all former methods
and that the result will be to add at least 80, :
900 square miles to the nations farming land
and some billions in dollar values to the ma
Sonal wealth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26

Utility, and a very bare utility, was the
basis Of all work in Utah, and as the church
naturally tended towards communism, and
every man in those days did just as the bishop
told him, they solved the question of water
ownership at the very start The dam, canal
and bitches belong TO the community, just as
the roads and school houses do, and are under
the control Of an official usually called the
water marshal Every man may be called
on to work the bitches, just as in the states he
may be called upon to work the roads" or
pay communication. Ordinarily every man
uses as much water as he pleases and at any
time. but IN very dry seasons, and in some
settlements every season, the water marshal
takes control and directs the water by raising
a1d lowering the head gate for few hours to
this section and then few hours 10 that and
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
Their business Boomng.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
general revival Of trade at d. Lorrisux' drug
store as the giving away to their customers
of SO many free trial bottles Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. Their
trade is simply enormous in this very vslus-
able article from the fact that it always
cures and never disspI oints. Coughs, colds
asthma, bronchitis, Group. AMI all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. You can test
it before buying by getting q trial bottle
free, large sizes 81. Every bottle warranted.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26

part in politics, or
ganizing the Young
Mems Republican
club of Brooklyn,
and gaining a high
reputation as an
impressive public
speaker. Brooklyn
being a Democratic
city, the chances for
n Republican were
slender. but in 1881
Mr.. Low was nomi-
mated for mayor as
a reform candidate,
and won by "A hand
some majority. 1t
is admitted by men
of oil nartiae that
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
Identity Discovered.

Railroad Spotter-Y You will have to take
me of the main line and put me on branch.
The conductors have found out who l am.
Superintendent-Thats strange. Are you
sure they know youi
Dead sure They have begun to treat me
politely. New York Weekly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
Wa Ara All P0sfed-

The last issue Of TIE Medical Review prom
isss future article on What to Do Wher
Stung by a Hornet" We don't believe any
one will wait with bated breath for tha
article. We have all been there. The thing
to do is to jump two feet high and yell fo'
tho police.-Detroit Free Press
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26

DreifuSs & Lesser VS.. the county of
La Sale; dismissed. Nicholson 4
Secley. Action was brought by the
firm, now dissolved, to recover against
the county for meat sold, to be con-
sumed at the county asylum. Their
bill was cut almost i'm half, a circum-
stance which they refused to tolerate;
hence the suit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
She Puts 1t AWAY.

Mother-Emily, should think you were
getting old enough to put away childish
things.
Tommy know one childish thing she
puts away lots Of, mai
Emily-What's that, smartya
Tommy-Candy. -Burlington Free Press.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
A Sure Sign.

Two blind men are on q train.
Suddenly loud smacks are heard all over
the car.
There said one to the other, that's the
fourth tunnel we have passed through todav."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
Don't Whip a Sick Horse. MP.

Nor take Cathartic Pills when your
bowels or liver are sluggish, They are
whips But try once at least-Miles' Nerve
and Liver Pills. They act through the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26

"Bjenks is very able editor, hear" said
Bjohnson.
Eyes" said Bjones, enthusiastically, ~
have known him to reject as many as twenty
manuscripts In a single evening "-Somer-
vile Journal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26

Henry Ream, of Peru, files "A bill in
chancery to foreclose mortgage which
he holds on the property of the late
Peter Mamion. The mortgage was
given in March, 1897, to secure IA note
for 5000, and, later in the month,
Namon died. In bringing suit, Ream
asks for the appointment of Il receiver
to collect the rents while the PROPERTY
remains in litigation.
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"Boat, Alloy!

The rapids are below YOU" cried a man
TO pleasure party whom he discried
gliding swiftly down the stream to-
ward the fOaming cataract. And We
would cry Boat, ahOy". TO the one
whose life bark is being drawn intothe
whirlpool OF consumption, for unless
you use effective measures you will be
wrecked in Deaths foaming rapids.
DR.. Picrcc's Golden Medica! Discovery
will strengthen and restore your lungs
to healthy condition, and is sure
relief for toughs and coles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26
IRRIGATION Extremely Ancient--Great Va
raety Of Methods Moses Compares Egypt
I'D the Holy Land-AmericaH Expert
! suee-New Mexico. Utah and Colorado

IRRIGATION antedates CIV
ilization.
The oldest written records
refer TO it as "A thing OF
course, and among the oldest
drawings are those repre-
senting the Egyptian raising
water for his fields. IL Is
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I ORENZO LELAND, Attorney and Cora
Illinois mar5W
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FNHOS. g. FULLERTON, Attorney n
west of Court House. jani-J
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J. W. DUNCAN. As. ooHoB. H.r. eILBHRT.
DUNCAN 'CONOR 81 GILBk.R.E,
~ Attorneys q, Law. Office In Futterer Il Metxgere
block, east Of curt house, Ottawa, Illinois, and Ia
Sale, III, july2oBH
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26

nR. 3. RYBURN, Physician and Surgeon
~ Office in Opera House Block. Telephone n
| Residence l25 E. jackson St. Telephone 1SS. 0tta'
wa. Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-26

M N. ARMSTRONG, Attorn y and Coup.
lNl. selor at Law, Ottawa ILL., Notary Public Once
In 9edney's Block. Ottawa junb,Tp
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SAMUEL NICHOLSON. W. L. SHELLEY
u 1CHOLSON 6D SEELEY, Attornevs
~ and Counselors at Law Ottawa, III, Office oyec
Hapeman Grsham's book store LAS
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professional GarDa.

RUGER So RUGER, Attorneys and Coun
NJ selofs AZ Law. Oface in the C0lwcll Sherwood
BLOCK. north Of pOstofice febTS
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BRAvED THE RAPIDS,

Safe Passage Through the whirlpool ut
Niagara by Carlisle ID. Graham and His
Famous Barrel
BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug 26-Carlisle D. Ora
ham on Sunday successfully passed In his
barrel from The Maid OF the Mist landing
at the foot of Niagara falls through the
devils and whirlpool rapids and the great
central whirlpool, coming out in safety.
He entered the rapids at 4:So p. M On the
surrounding heights were over 1000 specta-
tors. At 4:3o o'clock the barrel entered
the great whirlpool where i'll 1887 William
Flack lost his life in a similar attempt For
moment it sank from sight and hundreds
screamed: He is lost!" But in a moment
the little tub reappeared and floated to
the Canada side beyond the reach
of a rescuing party which had
intended to stop it at this point Then IT.
floated around till it was caught in the
devils rapids, where it was borne swiftly
on to Lewiston. When recovered at $50
o'c ock the barrel contained foot of water,
but the occupant was uninjured. Graham
will send the barrel over the Horseshoe
falls to-day and if it is uninjured will 60
over it himself next Sunday.
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CROSSED THE DARK RIVER.

Death at st. Louis Of Henry Shaw, the
Philanthropist- of His Life.
ST: LOUIS, Aug 26- Henry Shaw, tho
philanthropist and the best
friend st. Louis ever had. died early SUM-
day morning without showing evidence of
physical pain or mental suffering. At his
bedside were Mrs. Julius Morriss, his sister,
and a mum Der Of his most intimate friends.
Mr. Shaw was in his 9lst year.
Henry Shaw was an Englishmau by BIRTH
At the age Of 10 he came to America and
located at st. Louis May 4, 1870. He made Z
fortune In commercial enterprises and retired
from business At the age OF a. He won't
abroad and visited every quarter
Of the globe, being away from this
eQuntry about ten years Upon his re.
turn he commenced the study and cultivation
OF plants and flowers and established here the
world-1amous botanical gardens. which no
made free to the public. With his death the
gardens become the property Of the State.
He gave in :his lifetime to the city
Tower Grove Park, resort OF peculiar
beauty, where he. resided. Mr.. Shaw's estate
is valued at 3a600, COO and it is thought the
greater part will be left to the city of St. Louis
in; various . beQuests. He was by leaning
81 .EpiicopS lian, and the charitable instltu-
tt0hS of that church, it is understood,
will be particularly favored In his will. The
only relatives Of the deceased in this country
are his sister and . cousin, Frank Bradbury.
A large number of distant relatives reside in
Manchester, Eng1
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CHjNA'S HORROR,

The Loss Of Life by tho Overflow Of tho
Yellow River In July Too Great to Be
Est,mated-Many Killed by an Earth
quake In Japan. .
SAN Francisco. Aug. e. The steamer
Oceanic from Hong Kong and Yokohama
arrived Sunday with late Chinese advices.
Further details Of the bursting of the yell
low river entertainments In the province of
Shan Tung, July % state that the destruc-
tlon Is widespread The breach in the river
is over 2,00O feet in length and swift
current swept through, flooding to depth
of twelve feet q large extent of the country
lying adjacent Many houses were washed
away, and q dispatch from Chez Foo states
that the number of persons drowned is too
great to be counted. Ten districts are al
ready submerged, and it Is feared many
more in the low-!ying country south will
suffer similar fate.
The latest advices concerning the earth
quake at Kummamota, Japan, July q,
place the number of killed at eighteen and
the wounded at nineteen. Fifty-two
dwellings were demolished telegram
on the 18th of July states that fifty-three
shocks had been experienced, and that they
continued to be felt The Inhabitants were
sleeping in the open air. The same earth
quake was felt in the province of Clukugo.
Considerable loss of life is reported, but no
particulars have been received
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A FATAL QUARREL.

1t Results in u Horrible Murder and At
tempted Suicide in indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug: 96-Late Satur-
day night man and woman were found
near the city limits with their Threats cut
and In a dying condition. The ambulance
was summoned and the man was taken TO
the city hospital, and the woman, who had
In the meantime died, was taken te: the
morgue The man proved to be Ed Hest
man, of Cincinnati. He has so far recov.
cred as to be considered out of dan.
ger. Sunday he told the story of the crime.
He said he and Bertha Elf. with whom he
had been intimate for three years past, had
been to Kissells resort, and on their return
home had quarrel Becoming infuriated,
he drew his pocket-knife and cut her
throat, and then, horror-stricken at what
he had done, he drew the knife across his
own throat. The deceased women was .
dressmaker and bore an excellent reputa-
ton