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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
Accident In n Nine.

On Tuesday forenoon Mr.. Henry
ovit4 and his partners, who have been
mining on w, II, Prideaux's land in
north part of city, prepared a blast,
MIR, ovitz lighted the fuse, came out
of the shaft, and ate his dinner, On
returning to the shaft he found that
the blast had not gone OF, and he
proceeded to drill out the fuse.
The hole had been drilled to the
depth of ~ inches and charged with
from six or eight inches of powder,
In opening it out again, and after
working a short time MIR, Ovita ~
members that he measured and found
he had gone about fourteen inches,
and then proceeded to drill again, but
just as he did so the blast went OF
tic WAS rendered unconscious; and
Theodore Wearing, who was in the
mine, about fifteen feet from MIR,
ovit2, climbed out ON u ladder and
informed the partners who were work
ing on top.
Or. Deahofe was called, and it was
found that some OF the powder had
entered Mr., ovits's face and eyes, and
that he was badly burned about the
body. The full extent of the injuries
are not yet known but it is sincerely
hoped that they are not SO bad rs At
first feared, MIR, oyiA is an indust.
rious, huuest man and his many
friends greatly regret the accident,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
Good Farm for Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale biz
farm of l55 acres, In the town OF Lin.
den, q miles northwest OF the city Oh
Mineral Point. on the Miffiin road.
Ninety acres under cultivation, most.
ly in. clover and timothy. Good
young orchard Of various kinds OF
fruit. Eight running springs on the
place. 4 very desirable farm for d
hustIing young man. Will be sold at
d reasonable price.
GEORGE TERAsHER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
DARLINGTON.
The Republican.

The Republican.
Two young, school boys from this
city bagged four mallard ducks in a
novel way Saturday morning. The
boys were skating about the mill dam
and discovered the ducks frozen fast
in the ice. A club was procured and
the mallards were soon killed. The
four weighed y pounds.
Mr.. VIM. Sherman, who in com
pany with Charley knight returned
from the Klondike country some two
months ago, and who has since been
visiting with relatives in the land of
the Dakotas, arrived in town Satur-
day and was warmly greeted by his
many friends. Mr.. Sherman intends
to return to the frozen banks OF the
Klondike in the spring.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
Farm For Sale.

| offer for sale my farm of lS5 acres,
situated in the town of Waldwick, one
mile west of the Waldwick postoffice
and s miles east of Mineral Point:
within one half mile of good cheese
factory and school house. Farm is in
excellent condition under cultiva-
tion-l20 acres in clover. Inquire at
The Democrat Office or at the premises,
of X. r. STEPHENSON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09

MIR. Wehe comes home from Cali
fornia for treatment for stomach
troubles, Physicians have given him
up, calling the ailment cancer OF tho
stomach,
MINIATURES, WIS, July :, 1897,
j, FRANK KING, Esq,
Dear ST With pleasure thank
YOU for having induced me to try DR.,
q, L, Orlway's Plaster | have been
affected with severe pains In tho breast
and stomach for several months and
tried medicine in California aud horc,
but found no relief; was SO bad that
could not walk some days more than
two or three hundred feet without stop
ping to rest, So after trying one doz-
en- have been about cured OF what my
physician called cancer OF the stomach,
| would advise all who are troubled
with rheumatism, pain in the back,
stomach or breast TO use them.
Yours Respectfully,
AlpERr G. WElIE,
go Clark Street,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
Tax Notice.

The tax roll OF the City Of Mineral
Point is now in my hands for collec.
ton. On Thursday, Dec. rs, 1897,
will be ready to receive taxes and re-
cefpt for same, at my Office in my
store opposite Gundry Il Gray's.
Taxes should be paid before Jan.
10, 1898. On and after that date an
extra fee of per cent will DC collected
according to law.
CHARLES Il. SPRINGER,
City Treasurer.
Mineral Point, Dec. I 1897.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
TIME TABLE.
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway.

Trains depart from and arrive at
Mineral Point as follows:
DEPART ARRIVE
Mail and Express. 645 n. m. 4 30 y. m.
Through Mall and Ex.. 2 90 y. m. IL - D. m
Freight, Acc mm'datiOn 05 a. N. 30 D. m
Fast Freight. ..,....... 80 y. m. o o. a. m
Passengers for Shullsburg make
close connections on either the g:05 a..
NJ. freight or the $3.50 p. m. freight.
Passengers for Platteyille make
close connections on the $3.50 p. m.
freight.
N. II. SNOW. Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
Wisconsin Teachers Association,

Teachers Association will be held in
Milwaukee, Dec. ~, - and 10, The
program as far as it has been COM
pleted is as follows:
What are the Fundamental Require
ments for the attainment of Ideal Re-
suits in Public School Work? (al
The Mental Ideal, President l., ID.
Harvey of the Milwaukee, normal
schools; % The Moral Ideal, the Rev.
John Faville, Appleton; Co The
Physical Ideal, w, II, Chandler, of
Madison. An effort will be made to
set forth the results TO be obtained
and the processes of growth involved.
Music in the Public schools, w L.,
Tomlins, Chicago.
The Country School Problem, Pres
ident Albert Salisbury of the White
water normal school.
Composition in the High Schools,
Prof. Freeman of the University of
Wisconsin.
At the meeting of the Association
last December it was decided to devote
one halt day to the discussion of child
study. DR.. w. ., krohu and Prof,
Nj. V. O'Shea will take part in this
discussion, \ report as to the work
done in the milwaukee, Child Study
club will be given by its president,
Prof. G. +. Cary, and Supt. j, I. Ed
wards, of Marinette, will speak of the
work done in that city. Prof. j. j..
,Tegi will discuss the dcsirability of
having n state society formed for the
subject of child study,
Miss Rose G. Swart of the Oshkosh
normal school will present paper ON
the subject of Literature and Supple
mentary Reading,
"Wednesday afternoon the different
sections of the Association will meet,
The following persons will have
charge of the respective sections;
Normal School President w. D..
Parker of the River Falls normal
school,
County Superintendent Supt. My
ron T.. Keats, Fond du Lac.
Primary Miss Bertha a, Jones,
practice school. Milwaukee Normal
school.
Grammar Principal j. w, Cong
don, Lacrosse.
High Schools and City Superinten-
dents Supt. d. ID. Meague, James
vile.
College President G. X. Adams,
Madison.
Music Dixon J. Churchill, Platte
vile.
school Board Phil Ii. Perkins,
Superior
Library II. b. IIubbell, Beaver
Dam.
School Allianco-Mrs. L. d, Har-
vey, Milwaukee.
Drawing Miss Mary +, Tanner,
Stevens Point Normal school.
kindergarten Mrs. Mary H. Bark
er, West Superior.
On Wednesday morning Prof. G., G..
Williams, of West Superior, will de-
liver the presidents annual address.
Drs. Nicholas, Murry, Butler and
w. o. Krohn will deliver lectures on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
An effort is being made to make
this the largest aud most successful
meeting in the history of the associa-
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
Good Farm for Sale.

/ offer for sale my farm Of l5l! acres,
situated in the town of Waldwick, II
miles southwest OF Hollandale, on the
Mineral Point road: near good schools
and churches. Farm is in excellent
conditions: 100 acres under cultivation.
For further particulars inquire of the
owner of The place.
PETER STENDE,3ACH.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09

Prosperity comes quickest to the
man whose liver is in good condition.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
famous little pills for constipation,
biliousness, indigestion and all
stomach and liver troubles. W. II.
DrilnnmY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09

Mrs. Mary Bird. Harrisburg. Pa,
says: Ny child is worth millions to
me: yet / would have lost her by
Group had / not invested twenty-five
cents in bottle OF One Minute
Cough cure" II cures coughs, colds
and all throat and lung troubles.
W. II. Prideanx.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
For Sale.
One hard coal heating stove: two
wood heating stoves.
w. H. PIIDEAUx, Druggist.

| write this to let you know what /
would do: / would not do without
Chamberlain Pain Balm in my
house if it cost $500 bottle. II does
all YOU recommend it to do and more.
). r. WALLACE, Wallaceville, Ga.
Chamberlain 5 Pain Balm il the best
household liniment in the world, and
invaluable for rheumatism, and backs,
sprain and bruises. BE ready for
emergencies BY buying bottle at
Nivian's Pharmacy. ,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
PETER sTENDEBAoH.

Mrs. Stark. Pleasant Ridge, o.,
SAYS. Z After two doctors gave up
my boy to die. saved him from
Group by using One Minute Cough
Cure" Ii ii the quickest ard most
certain remedy for coughs. colds and
all throat troubles. w. III. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09

J. A. Perkids, of Antiquity O., was
for thirty years needlessly tortured
by physicians for the cure Of eczema
He was quickly cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salye the famous heal.
ing salve for piles and skin diseases.
w n Prideauy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
LANCASTER.

The Teller.
The wedding of Harry c. Craig and
Miss Nellie Garner took place on
Thanksgiving day at the brides
parents home in this city. Mrs. Craig
is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dewald
Garner. Mr.. Craig's parents live in
West Virginia and he is employed as
a printer in this city. The grooms-
man was the groom's brother, Chas
Craig of Chicago, and Miss Belle OF
this city was bridesmaid. Both are
worthy young people.
Mr.. VIM. Diy all, now farming near
Montfort, sold this week 81 head OF
two-year old steers, at cents. Forty
two delivered on Tuesday, weighed
80, 220 pounds.
A daughter, weight 81 pounds, is
added to the family of DR.. f. +.
Strong.
Mrs. Anna Vincent of Mineral
Point, our own Anna, is now in
GDUOSl IOr aWnllc.
The Herald.
Downey Killby, of Hurricane, cut
his foot badly with an AK on Tuesday
A surgeon sewed up the wound and
the sufferer is getting along as we'll Us
could be expected.
Another in the long list of death
notices this week is that of William
Grebe who died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. John Richardson,
Monday forenoon.
f. Damn, that most progressive
farmer residing miles south OF Lam
aster on Boice Prairie, sold TO Tom
Orion POO bushels of winter wheat at
rs cents per bushel. 1t is an aunusual
thing for winter wheat to be marketed
here as very little is grown.
Samuel Barstow died at his home
in the south part of the city Saturday
morning at 1870 o'clock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
The New Star.

1t is easy to catch cold and just
as easy to get rid of it if you com
mence early to use One Minute Cough
Cure. 1t cures coughs, colds, bron-
chitis, pneumonia and all throat and
lung troubles. 1t is pleasant to take,
safe to use and sure to cure. w. II.
pri6aaliV
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
why Does

A grocer say that some other brand Of
-four IL just as good az Pillsbury's
Best? Because Pillsbury's Best " the
standard, that's why.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
BUSINESS CARDS.
PEI Y SICI A N s.
nR. CuAS. RNSS.

II RApuATE Rusu MEDICAL CoI.E0E, and
u late Resident Physician and surgeon Ia
Presbyterian Hospital Chicago,
Especial attention given To Chronic SUI,
glcal diseases Asthma, Bronchitis, Con.
sumption, rheumatism, Diabetes, and
Rrights Disease, Chronic discusses OF tho
liver Kidney, lungs nerves and SIKH
Chronic Diseases of Women and Children
Indigestion aud diseases of the stomach and
lntcstlnes u specially,
Practice llmltcd TO office practice ant
chronic Diseases. No night calls, Hours, 10
to l. a. M, except sundays also from TO I
y, m, Saturdays,
Onlce OVER Gundry s. Grnv's,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, arc
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
yermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition Price 20
cents per package.
Sold at Vivians Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
DR.. s. 7. nEAHOFE.
Il. Il. CLARK T., NJ. D.,

PHYSICIAN aud Surgeon. Graduate Rush
l Medical College, 1891, Especial httoh-
ton given TO MI acute aud chronic diseases,
such ~ cntarfh OF tho inose, thront, brnn.
chlal tubes. lungs and stomach. a u medical
and surgical diseases " women and children.
Chronic skin aud vonornl diseases. All ncr.
vnua diseases Il speciality. quick responses
given to All obstetrlcnl rnlls In both city and
country. All uftr work strictly cash,
Night calls received FROM office. located IN
erul Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
letter. saIt.Rhaum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting, Incl.
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain S Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09

N. B.--Ify you need some, our Plasters for
One dozen for Sc, SO. Six weeks treatment
cures the most stubborn cases.
w. II. PRIDEAUX, r Mi"ssai iom n,' wis.,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
DoDGEvlLLE.


Mrs. Arthur Jewell, of the town Ct
Linden, having sold her personal
property, and leased her farm to Mr..
VIM. Hawke, moved into this city,
this week, and located on Dacotah
street. Mrs. Jewell and her estimable
family have many friends here who
will gladly welcome them.
At the regular meeting of
Falcon Lodge, No. los, Knights of
Pythias, of this city, held last We'd
nesday evening, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
c. G., j. L. Boyle: V. G., ]. Nj.
Reese: p, Rev. j, 0. Parry; NJ. of
W., w. II, Mitchell; X. of Il. and S,
r. H. Jones; Nj. of F., Henry Halver-
son: NJ. of f., Thos. Hogan; NJ. of A.,
Ed. c. Prideaux; l. G., William G.
Matthews; 0, g., Chas. Schmitt: Trus-
tee, Warren H. Thomas: organist,
Bert Rogers. The installation will
take place in January and will be
private.
Mr.. Thomas l. Williams, county
treasurer, has leased from Mr.. Nj. V.
Powell, the beautiful residence and l.
acres of land in this city, which he
recently bought of David j. Jones,
Nevada), one of the most delightful
| o,l ,n,ra,,tNDt l,n,,saS ia INA airy op5
yet it is not half large enough to
contain all of the friends of Mr..
Williams and his family.
The Sun
c. A. Van Ness, of Milwaukee, who
is in the city in the interest of the
Independent Order of Foresters, has
secured Il sufficient number of charter
members with which to organize a
Court, which will be instituted next
week.
The people of Survey were quite
amused to learn that Casper Meyer,
| the Swiss cheese maker, had imported
from Switzerland, a lady Miss Annie
Brunker, whom he took on Friday
! last to be his welded wife. The happy
affair took place at the home of Mrs.
Shank, his sister, in Perry, Dane Co.,
before quite number of friends,
Among those present from near here
were Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Rothe, who
is manager of all the Swiss foctories
in this section.
The New Star.
j. T. Boyle, editor of The Dodge
vile Sun, organized Good Tenn
plar's lodge at Blanchardtille, on
Tuesday evening.
On Thanksgiving day, Nov. 25th,
over GO invited guests met at the home
of James Fl. Jewell, father OF the
bride, in the city, to witness the mar
riage of Benz. j. Pellow and Miss
Ellie Jewell. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. w. Atkinson, after
which all partook of an excellent
supper and enjoyed II general good
time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
Fresh oysters

AZ w. j. Hosken's Restaurant and
Bakery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09

The Highest Price
Paid for Butter and Eggs, at, Sprat-
lpr'S
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
CHAS. WYNN,
ADOLPH D. WALLACE

PROPRIETOR or the wallace shaving
i parlor Ii prepared % do anything IN tho
barber profession, Ladies' hair dressing u
speciality In II, J, Engers old stand, MIN
eral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09

a New LOT
OF Choice Teas, at Spratler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
WIN. EASTMAN. N. D.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Mineral Point
Wis. Office Ia Lonahan's block, opposite
First National bunk dlV
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09

DR.. Ordway's Plaster Treatment
Is GUARANTEED to Cure the most Chronic Cases Of
Rheumatism, Heart Failure, Pleurisy,
Kidney, Liver, and Stomach
Troubles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
ALBERT s. WHITE.

A TTDRNEY NJ LAW, Mineralpoint, Wis
n Office IN city Hall.
Agent for Phgpix Insurance Co, Of Hart
ford Conn., and Pennsylvania Fire lns. TO,
of philadelphia, Pa, also Iowa Life Ins. Co
A share Of the insurance IL Kindly solicited
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
ia Re BER
ADOLPH APPEL,

Fashionable barber shop Everything FIRST
class and In the latest style,
AnoLrH APPEL, rRopmng or
High street, Mineral Point, Wis,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09
LAW Y 8.
r. G. Fielder,

1 TTERNEY u Law, Mineral Point Wis.
u ONCE over the Iowa County Bank Coz
leetiong Will be given prompt attention.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-03

charged and there may be collected from him
for anv waste or excessive use thereafter oc-
curing upon his premises, at regular meter @
rates, but such charge or collection shaI not
exceed for the first month the sum OF $S' LOT
the second month the sum OF 81, or for any
following month the sum OF S.
1t shall be the duty OF the Gas Inspector and
eX-ofiicto Water Inspector OF TINS CITY ana
County TO inquire into all cases OF complaints
by water consumers, as TO charges mace
against them for waste or excessive use unoer
the foregoing provisions OF this section ana 10
adjust such charges as follows:
Any water consumer against whom water
bill is presented containing charge for waste
or excessive use of water, may. within hVe
days after such bill is presented to him (pro-
vioed that he first pay the fixed rate charged
on such bill exclusive of the charge made Tor
said alleged waste or excessive useb make
omplaint 10 said water inspector that such
charge is incorrect, whereupon the SAID In.
spector shall promptly inspect the premises OF
the consumer so complaining and cause test
to be made ot the water meter upon said
premises, and from such inspection ana test,
and subsequent inspection and test as salo IN
spector may see fl and proper to make, snail
determine as near as can be the amount OF
water used, consumed or wasted upon sald
premises during the period covered by said bill
AS soon as such determination is made, ana
within twenty DAYS after the said com plant is
made, said inspector shall make certlncate,
stating amount OF water so determined 10
have been used. consumed or wasted, and
showing the true and correct amount, II any
thing, which may be charged against and col
lected from said consumer under the forego-
ing provisions of this section for waste or ex-
ceSsive use and shall Immediately transmit
such certificate to the person, company or cor
poration supplying water and also q copy
thereof by mail to the water consumer.
The said certificate shall be conclusive be-
tween the water consumer and said person,
company or corporation as to the amount, If
anything, which said person, company
corporation shall be entitled to collect from
the consumer Ior waste or excessive use of
water during the period covered by the bill
of which complaint is made, provided, how
ever that if either the consumer or the water
company is dissatisfied with the Ger lificate of
the Water Inspector appeal may be taken
within five DAYS to the Committee on Water
aud Water Supply of the Board of Supervisors
which shall, within five days after such ap-
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-03

Britt, at ten minutes past 5 o'clock,
moved TO adjourn until fifteen minutes
after o'clock in order to meet the condi-
ton of ''the meeting" when he thought
the consideration might be properly
called up.
The motion carried, but Dodge objected.
lie SAID the adjournment was not an ad-
Iournment, but a recess.
The chair sustained him, holding that
legislative body could not, technically,
hold more than one session II one day.
After great deal OF talk an appeal was
taken by Britt from the decision OF the
chair, and the chair, by the old vote OF Z
10 5, was overruled. A motion to adjourn
was then made and carried.
By the vote overruIing the chair Clerk
Russell declares the board decided that IL
was holding a second meeting, and that
Mr.. Dodge had the opportunity of NOV
ing for a recon sideratlon. As he did not
do so, Clerk Russell says, the record in
dicates that the order stands adopted.
The water rates, therefore, are fixed &C
cording TO the following order:
ResoIzed, That the monthly rates of compen-
satIon to be collected by any person, COM
pany or corporation ensaged IN the business
of supplying water TO the inhabitants OF the
City and County of San Francisco for famil y
uses for private purposes, for municipal uses
and all public purposes of said CITY and
County for the year commencing July /,
1897, and ending June 80, 1898, are hereby
fixed as follows:
GENERAL RATES
Section1. For buildings occupied by single
family, covering ground surface of mot In
Guiding porches):
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-03

peal, hear and finally determine the matter in
dispute.
Tne said Water Inspector shall keep in his
office proper record, or records, showing the
date OF each complaint made to him. the
uame OF the consumer mplaining the loca-
tion of his premises. ana stating briefly the
inspection made by him of the premises and
the tests applied to the meter, the time or
times of such inspection and tests and the re-
suits thereof, with the reading of the meter
at each test or inspection, and all other ma
teriHl facts come cted herewith, such records
so kept to be open for public examination in
his Office.
Sec. 49, All water rates, except meter rates
and City and County rates, are due and paya-
BILE monthly in advance. Meter and City and
County rates are due and pay able at the end
of each month. and upon meter rates a deposit
not exceeding three-fourths of the value of
the es timated quantity OF the water to be con-
sumed may be required.
Sec. IA. Any consumer may at any time.
upon payment OF accr ued rates, notify the
company in writing to cut off or discontin ue
the water supply upon his premises, after
which no charge shall be made for water for
said premises until the use of water is re-
sumed
Sec. IS. This resolution fixes the maximum
beyond which no person, company or corpora
ton shall be permitted to charge for water
supplied.