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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

FULL, LEASED WIRE REPORT OF
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS EVElt .
WEEK DAY AND PUBLISH l1ttss-
PRESS REPORT ON SAEUhll1AL-
NIGHT FOR THE EDITION EOEe
SUNDAY MORNING.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Titewood-T thought you said you would
not charge me anything for the little le-
gal question I asked you
lawyer didn't. I charged you for the
answer-Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Teaeher-vvhy is procrastination called
the thief of time2
Dunce-Because it takes a person SC
long to say it.-Men and Women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

The desperate man. weary of life, open
ed an upper window in the slzyscraper
and threw himself out
He landed on top of load of mattresses
with which a teamster happened to be
driving along at the moment.
Hang the luckp' he exclaimed. as he
rose to his feet shook himself. and found
he was practically uninjured. Il might
have known this would be the resist of
jumping from the thirteenth floor. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Citiman-Now that you're living in the
country don't you miss the early morning
noise and hustle of the city?
Subbubs-I do If I miss the ss54 train
Philadelphia Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Shorte-Chugger is just carried away
with his automobile.
Sfarpe-Yes: and were it not for Hank
Hibbley and his two horses he W0uldn'
be back for several days.-Judge-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Two men were talking about a neigh
Dor who was noted for his "nearness, -
when one exclaimed: why, he's 80 aIi-
fired stingy that he won't laugh at q joke
unless it's at somebody's else expense. -
Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Casey-Phat a lot av railroad wrecks an
auto axidentsi
Hogan-BegObss yis! Yez how to die ear
~ or Yell be kilt!-Harper' Bazart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27
HU40R OF TIE DAY

Mary-win Helen join our box party to-
night2
Jane-Ho, poor girl; she can't talS above
a sper.-Indianapolis Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

How long does it take to empty this
hall2" asked the lecturer, looking about
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

You're dreadfulIy untidy again, Mary!
don't knew what the baker will think
of you when he comes.
'''rhe baker don't matter, m. The milk
mans binr'-Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

John Rockefeller has grown old in the
monotonous drudgery of pillng dollars one
upon the other. Editorial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Aren't you ashamed to swear at that
mule in that manner?'' asked the respect
ed citizen.
YES" answered the driver, but ain {
golf BAH or an automobile or something
else that couldn't possibly take notice,
I've at least got an object in view
Washington Etzr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

1T don't know exactlv' replied the ian
itor; "but III yeu wish. when you begin
Iecturing, I'll time 'erl. ''-Yonkers 6tafes-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Visitor Ito farmers boy in the aeld)-
Digging Dotatoes, eh2
Farmers Boy-Yep.
visltor-And what do you get for dig
ging potatoes?
Farmers Boy-Nawthin'. But I git
somethin' fer not digging 'eu1.
VisItor-Indeed7 What would you get
for not digging them?
Farmers oy-Licked.-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Insurance Agent-The company I repre-
sent has undivided profits OF more than
$40. 000 600.
The Wary One-Directors waiting for
the clouds to roll by, eh2-Puek.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Yes, poor fellow, he's friend of
mine.'
''Indeed7''
Same thing; in need.'-Philadelpnia
Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

The CiergSInan-AEy little man. dc you
go to church every Sunday2
Bobby-Yes, sir. I'm not old enough yet
to stay aWay.--Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Sox-Has your young brother made up
his mind what he wants to 6o2
Fox-Not yet; but think he would like
the position of special adviser to a lady's
gols cIub.-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

BiH-Did Phil. contribute to the evenings
entertainments
Jiil-No, he went in on free pass
Yonkers Statesman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

There's nothing harder than getting
out OF a bad habit
Yes there ISL
What is it?''
Getting into one.''-Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

They tell me the noblennan that Estelle
married hasn't any money"
He has SIS of mine '-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-27

Mike said Flooding Pete as he climb
ed into a freight car, I'm glad de gov
eminent doesn't own de railroads..
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
Saturated with scenery

The cold Man" OF tue Wichita Star
and he signs himself so--has been
taxing a vacation ia Colorado. While
there he met the National Editorial
Association on its way back from the
Pacific coast. They we're" he writes.
'the tiredcst WoebeEonest hunEriest
and acknowledgements and worn
1ntest looking OUTFIT ] over caught up
with far away from home and mother
7 tried ,o De- Kind. ,o them and. as ]
had read .tc guidcDcoh carefully. ! en-
joatcred to point 0ut interesting
.h.rcs as we io1rncycd One man
sent tc sleep on mc as I was telling
aim about a noun ain Another faint
rI when J offered io show him cas-
caIc. an editor from fhe Southland
said o. me. 'Suh. ] appreciate your
courtesy. buf II yo1 attempt % make
me- look a. scenery ! shall certainly
shoot sub These newspaper men
aud women bad been So thoroughly
saturated with scenery thar % oozed
7lt ~ Their. Kansas City star.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
ORDER Of
BIC IMPORTANCE
REDlsTRlRUTING DUTIES OF FOUR
ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GEN
ERALS AND AFFECTING EN-
TIRE POSTAL SERVICE,

Washington, Nov 14-Postmastei
General Ccrtelyou today issued an or
der Of farreaching Importance, re
d'Grihuting the duties of the four as
sistant postmaster generals and affect
ing the entire postal service
The order will carry into effect on
December l plan of the postmaster
general 10 consolidate work by group
ing under one bureau all related sub
jects.
The result will be to place under
The postmaster generals personal
supervision the direction of the postal
service; under the first assistant, the
postoffce personnel and management :
under he second assistant, all mat
tiers relating to the transportation OF
mails; under the third assistant, all
matters Of postal finance; under the
fourth assistant rural free delivery
and miscellaneous business.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
MUST ENFORCE
EXCLUSION LAW
To the Letter in This Country
Against Chinese
K1h -
W0MEN'S EQUAL RIGHTS
IN ELECTIONS APPEALED FOR BY
AMERICAN FEDERATION
NOW HOLDING CON-
VENTION.

Pittsburg. Nov IA determined
stand was taken for The enforcement
to the letter Of the Chinese excus on
laws of the country; the legaIizing Of
the eight-hour work day in all work
of the government; the abolition of
convict labor where It completes with
union manufactured goods and a re-
newal of the agitation for the altera-
tion Of the injunction laws Of the coun-
try by the exclusive council Of the
American Federation n its annual re
port which was submitted al today's
session of the convention The report
was yolumnious and consumed the
greater portion of the proceedings.
1cwer exercised by the executive
council in the way Of ling the mouth
piece Of tho Federation makes the re-
)ort one of the important documents
admitted to the convention.
The council 20 ced the sentiment Of
the organization as being opposed to
the present immigration laws as ap-
0lied to all classes of aliens.
A plea was made for the more strin
gent enforcement of the laws for the
Inspection of the Invading hosts from
Europe. Especial stress was laid upon
he need for better physical examina-
ions and invest gaticn was asked
from the government into reports and
umors Of assisted immigration
The report took he national admin |
stration to task for les failure to ON.
force 1he eight-hour law in all govern I
nent work and a plea was made for
every state federation organization to /
institute a campaign for
he establishment in their respective T
states of the eight-hour law
Popular chord was struck when
first Vica President Duncan who was
'eading the report appealed for equal
lights in all elections for woemn
In the matter Of a change in the /,
ystem Of electing all officials of state
md national governments the council
vent nto detail in explaining the
workings of the initiative and refer
.ndum.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15

Players who like intense drama with
lavish scenic embellishments and q
strain OF coon comedy that is ire
,istibIc will have an opportunity To
witness the best of such productions
at the Cairo opera house Wednesday,
November %. when the Younger
Brothers. a play exploiting the famous
guerrilas is 10 be- the attraction. Cole
and Bob Younger, Jim Stacey, their
'mplacable enemy; Efrum and Anna,
faithful colored servants, the robbery
Of the Mortified bank and the expira-
ion of the Youngers in the Minnesota
prison for their deeds are represented
with realistic accuracy. Pretty love
stories and convulsively funny coon
comedy are the principal elements Of
The play
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15

well know nto every reader Of the fun.
ny pages Of the New York Herald,
that it needs hardly and other mention,
other than what We give it now. SUI
fee to say; the scenery, show girls,
songs, costumes, jokes, fun marches,
and numerous other interesting fea-
lures that are introduced are always
kept new and up 10 date. The bust
ness is sure TO rule large, as Buster is
known far and near as a strong box
office" attraction everywhere.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
ARE SLOW ABOUT
MAKING CHANGES
TENNESSEE CENTRAL EMPLOYEES
ARE IN GREAT SUSPENSE
AWAITING AXES OF SOUTH
ERIN AND (. c. OFFICIALS.

Nashville. Tenn, Nov 14.-Railroad
men in Nashville. especially those con
nected with the Tennessee Central.
have been in suspense now for two
weeks awaiting the action of the Ill.
inois Central and the Southern rail.
way This suspense will end this
week, however, for the officials of
these two roads will be in Nashville
again this week to perfect arrange
ments for taking over the two roads.
Just what arrangements, will be
made regarding the present employees
of the Tennessee Central road is not
known and will probably not be known
until the meeting here Thursday or
Friday Among the officials that have
promised TO be here are the operating
and traffic heads of the two great
systems. They will be here for the
purpose Of selecting the traffic and
operating forces and when they com
plete their work probably Saturday
night, it is likely that the public as
well as the railroads will have some
idea of what will be done.
There are not likely TO be any start
ling occurrences or any radical chang
es in affairs The best position will
probably be given To the best men and
the forces for the minor positions will
probably be held open. The schedule
for the operation of passengers trains
will also be announced and if the pres
cnt program is carried out some idea
Of The local improvements will be Civ
On To the public. Until the arrival of
these officials. however, nothing de
finite will be given 10 the public
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15

The OhiJ--At Evansville and Nc
Vernon very little change during the
next 80 TO 4S hours. Al Paducah and
Cairo, will continue falling slowly dur
ing the next several days The Ten
Iuessee-From Florence 10 the mouth
very little change during the next 30
to 4S hours. The Mississippi-From
below ST. Louis to Chester will fall
tonight and Wednesday. From below
Chester 10 Cairo, no material change
during the next 36 TO 4S hours,
p. II. SMYTH
Local Forecaster
The gauge at p. m. yesterday reg
istered ia. a fall Of 0.3 in the past
twenty-fOur hours
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
CUnLIFFE'S TALE
OF GREAT THEFT
Concluded from First Page.)

day. ! was lonely and started the con
versation had treated him. He
lives down near the railroad, off Main
street, in Bridgeport. His name is
someth' ng like Inman. He seemed 10
be nice fellow He was broke and
gave him 500 | met any quantity of
men in Bridgeport. was sort of a
good thing when it came to treating.
| do not remember giving money TO
any one except Isman and Weir but
from Thursday to Sunday night | was
certainly drunk, and | remained in
that condition most of the time until
! was arrested"
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
WOULDN'T RETURN HOME.

Prairie Du CHEN, Wis. Agnes
Phfer a girl supposed to have been
kidnaped from the Rider school house
week ago has heen found al the
home of Afford White, near Stuben,
5ut refused 10 return home with her
guardian against whom she claims TO
nave a grievance.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
RUN DOWN BY FREIGHT.

Anderson. Ind, Nov IA motor
hand car driven by Allison r. Hines.
roadmasJcr of the indianapolis d.yi-
sion OF the Big Four railroad and VIII
liam Bennett. was run down by a
freight tonight. Hines died from his
Injuries Bennett was seriously in
iured.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
SIX BULGARIANS
SHOT BY GREEKS
WHILE IS PERSONS ARE BURNED
TO DEATH OR FATALLY IN.
JURED WHILE ATTENDING
MARRIAGE CELEBRATION.

salonica. European Turkey. Nov. a.
Disturbances and encounters be-
tween Greek and Bulgarian bands con
tinue
Five Bulgarians were killed ay
troops yesterday iu Drsg1s
Greeks last night shot and killed
iy BuIgarians who were members OF
"a wedding party near Fiorna.
The Greeks then SEE. fire 90 The
building in which the wedding was
being celebrated and fifteen persons.
mostly women and children. were
burned to death or fatally injured
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
TWO WOMEN KILLED.

Calf. Mo Nov l4.-While driving
across railroad tracks today Mrs.
George Greene and her mother-inlaw
Mrs Rachael Greene. We're killed by
a Milwaukee passenger train. Both
bodies were mangled almost beyond
u cognition.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
Slow and Iuckv.

Perhaps there rs no one trait tha'
more dihereBtisteE 'uniucfy" mon
from luck" mon than the carefully
preser' ed habit of Eoing SLOW
! know men who arc essentially
'lIrky" mon in The common meaniu-
of the word. and I have often noticed
te.r calm Hnhurried speech and &c
tiJn. Grand Magazine.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Corrected 10 Nov. 9th, 1905.
THE FAST MAIL ROUTE
Shortest and Quickest Routet 10
st. Louis & Chicago

1898 a. m. Daily Chicago Nestibule Limited
arriving in Chicago at li:80 q. m connecting
with af ernoon trains Tor az points east and
north.
2;l0 a. m. Daily 81. Louis Might Limited
arriving in st. Louis at 7:os 3. m, connecting
VI Union station FOR all points wet. Sleepinf
'ars open At g:45 y. m.
$40 a. M, Chicago Daylight RTpres,
Except Sunday, makes all stops between Cairt
and Chicago, arriving In Chicago A. $3.50 p. m
$50 n. m. 81. Louis Morning Express
srcept sunday, arriving in 81. Louis At ii;F
making al stops.
II;I5 a. m. st. Louis Fast Mall, Arri, =
Ing in ST. Louis 81 $50 p. m.
1lil5 n. IN. Chicago Midday special.
arriving in Chicago, 2 81 pm.
2:3 5p. m. Daily ~. Louis Limited, A..
irving in St Louis a. 1885 p. m, oonnectinE
Union Station for X ansas City, Omsh Den
yer, San trancirco and ali points west
2s35 y. IN. Fast Express Tor Ddin, "
bingham, Nation. Tolous, Champaign, On
ago
8.tO p. n. T. ebes Accommodation.
sit0 =. m. Chicago ard Eastern "a
press arriving In Chicago a. = .55 a. IA Indian
Apois. rs Cincinnati. io:35 = NJ. Buffalo, s.2
2; NJ New York 7:50 3. n. sleeping carr
Chicago,
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15

The musical comedy Fritz an"
Snitz' with fine stage settings, Il
chorus Of beautiful girls handsomely
gowned and new songs and dances,
combined with the clever work OF
Mason and Mason, the stors, is offered
by Broadhurst and Currie at the opera
house on Monday, November goth.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
Grade. Of olcry.

Who's thc rouICus Old d0g?'
Hes The man wn0 proved that Am
assa-ar rarfsr's dnd wasn't really
'he body oI John Paul Jones'
Bui look a. The Other old dog. Hes
.aire as p0wrous Wonder who he
e?~
"Oh. he's Inc fellow who proved
here never was a John Paul Jones. -
rh1adrinhia Eulleiin
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
CANNON IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. Nov. Speaker Can
non arrived here from Illinois for the
coming session of congress. Cannon
declined to- talk on public questions
until after De gets his bearings
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15

Men have been made more sober.
not by legislation. in which temper
anre advocates put so much trust
but by the growth of competition and
the struggle for eHistence-Boudon
Tcierrsrh.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15

The last public gibbet used in Eng.
hard is stored IN Leicester jail. The
british Museum has tried 10 vain to
gel possession Of the relic. and the
authorities even refuse 10 let It be
rhotcgfarhed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
Novel Want ~Ad %

An English provincial newsrape.
has an advertisement reading. Want
californian and caf1fman. Irisi
or French preferred. no hieh eiucatei
OF footbaIers inclined wanted
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
REQUESTED TO INTERcE0E.

New York. Nov. IA petition ask
ing President Roosevelt 70 use his in
duence to stop atrocities in Russia,
ever though there is no diplomatic
precedent for his interference was
adopted today by the New York Board
cf aldermen.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15

Shakespeare plays appeal 10 the
highest order OF intelligence; they are
he exalted ideals of dramatic litera-
ure King Richard the Third" is
undoubtedly the best Of them, as far
s the requirements Of stagecraft are
concerned u is vigorous. interesting
nd por rays The perverted mentality
ai a King 10 whom aNture had refused
my attractive physical qualities No
wing actor can play King Richard
well al John Griffith. II has been
as study for y.ars. and be- brings 10
rs portrayal an the mental and physi-
aI requirements that his cunsumatc
.rc commands. BE will play it here
con az fhe opera mouse and will
have the support or an excellent com
pany and adequate scenic cmbiUi-h-
non.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
cnrious Wen

4 curious ws1 in Canada produces
sand ms cad u water The sand
comes MP In fine stream like a
fountain The force which drives 90
% the surface from a depth of 100
feet has Rot yet been discovered.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15

The lovers of rhe artistic drama
This city look forward To FIVE even
Hes of delightful pleasure next week
ID the occasion Of the visit uf the
Nyrkle Harder Stock Company to the
opera house The company has been
.arefullv selected. especial care having
been exercised in the matter hf cngag-
ne only those of ability for be various
1arts- The company vin open Gas en-
-aEemeut Tuesday night with The
Slave Girl Change Of program night
e.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
Big -Four Route
New York, Boston
AND ALL POINTS IN THE
East and Northeast.

indianapolis, Muncie, Cincinnati,
Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland and
points in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
Through SIeepers from st. Louis to
New York, Boston and Washington.
Trains Leave Cairo as Follows:
No. S-5.45 a. m. Eastern mail and
express. Mt. Carmel, Vincennes, Par
is. Danvlle. indianapolis. Cincinnati.
New York. Boston. Direct connection
with the famous Knickerbocker Spec
ial.
No. 2-2.5O D. m. Mail and express
Carmi, Evansville, Vincennes, Indian
apolis. Louisville. Chicago, Terre
Haute and Cincinnati, $50 a. m. from
Vincennes to indianapolis $50 p IN.
100 p. m.
No. 5f-Local accommodation
Mound City. Grand Chain, Vienna and
Harrisburg.
Trains Arrive at Cairo as Follows:
No. $3.50 p. m. Harrisburg, vi.
emma and Cairo Accommodation.
NJ. 3-1250 p. m. Vincennes and
Cairo mail and Express
No. $50 p. m. Danville and Cairo
mail and express.
All trains daily exceptSunday. For
full information and particulars as
to rates, tickets. limits, etc. call or
write Elmer Smith, ticket agent, ].
NJ. Stone, T. P. A.. Cairo, H., G. NJ.
Hilleary. A. G F. a. Sc Louis, No.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
Real Contentment.

Money doesn't bring happiness, but
1t makes fellow feel mighty con-
tented when he is ordering first
class dinner-Atlanta Constitution.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15

A portrait of Queen Basine. mother
of Clovis. the FIRST Christian king of
France. shows that women Of the
sixth century wore their long. heavy
tresses in two great locks which we're
artisticsliy laced with ribbons.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
Minute Tobacco seeds.

Tobacco seeds are so minute that a
thimhle will contain enough 10 SOW
over an acre Of ground.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15

b. C. Whitney has provided a stu
lendous cast OF al star principals for
bis iupendous production Of The
Isle of Bong Bong" which will b. the
special attraction an the opera house
ia the near future.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
PaSSennerS

dSSengeTS cite 5boaid bss- In nina
tn ST the 10 nois Genital rs the quirtrst route
by many hours. leaving Cairo az g.a5 3. nl. and
arriving IN New rk st7;31 the second day.
SOUTHERN DIVISION
THE ONLY DIRECT LINZ TO HENPaTt
NASHVILLE, CHATTANOOGA. At
LANTA. JACKSONVILLE. HA-
FAeNAH, FfCKSFUN9
and JACKHONVItLE-
Q 1Ob a. m. The Dixie Flyer u-aphf,
Nashville and Jacksonville.
1910 a. m. Memphis ard New rlasF Li-7's.
ed via Memphis. arriving in Memphis 81 SIS
=. u. and New Orleans Sis .. nj.
8.ti0 a. m. Fsducak ard uuisvffle.
a p. m, daily, Memphis ard Ssv Orlesn
Fast ksii arriving in Memphis 81 gs Q. ~ sns
New Orleans - $40 3. m.
la p. m, daily, Nashville, Chatsnnofaar 4
Atlanta.
SO : pr. Memphis 40 Ns- Orleans sr,-ef,
strive IN Memphis A. y o. IN Fp- OTlssn
= % 4. NJ.
$50 ,. n. fadno.b. Ropt1ssrnis and Ilous
vile.
ssrPor through ticEsts, sleeping car aooom
modstiort and further inforirEtfon rrply a
Illinois Central Passenger ststion, CAIRO, IN.
J. r. JOINS. Tit, Az,
r .. HATCH. G.P.A
a HzNSOS. PssssrEsf Tfshl us.sEer.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15

Raymond successful cartoon com
sd1 Buster Brown This play IS 90
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-11-15
River Forecasts.

NLIago az IdlIO NUNtmDcr IT, I3U4-
81.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1905-11-11
CONTROL OF WATERWORKS.


The report Of Charles w. Powers. SUI
perintendcnt Of the water department
Of Bloomfield. y. j., shows that munic
ipal ownership Of waterwOrks Is prof
liable, says the Municipal Journal and
Engineer. Since january the depart
ment made fifty-one house connections
at an expense of 81. 123.O2 and received
for the work S2,053G5, giving profit
Of $93O63. For the six months pre-.
viOus the water rents were $2O,JOO
which rose to 500 900 for Il correspond
ing period after the installation of wa
ter meters.
The first three months of the year
the town consumed 81 ,5OO,OOO gallons
Of water, which was lower than the
amount consumed for the correspond
ing period III several years. The sec
ond three months OF the year showed II
consumption of only 6S.OOO0OO gallons,
lower than the amount of water the
town would have had TO pay for under
contract with the local company, as
the minimum amount that could be
purchased was 75.OO0,OOO gallons each
quarter. This saving represents the
price of T.OOO,OO0 gallons of water for
three months of the year.