A Millionaire's Extravagance

An example of extravagance by a well known niillionaire who built himeelf a castle in one of the English midland connties is reported by The English Illustrated Magazine. The water of the place was pure and sufficient, but a case of soarlet fever occnrring in the village at a little distanoe from his residence he took a dislike to the local water supply and at a cost of over $400,000 provided himself with a fresh supply from adistanceof 18 miles. Without children or wife aond a great traveler, he does not inhabit his own country place for more than three months in the year. Although he drinks no wine, his water is an expensive beverage. Allowing only 8 per cent on the ruoney, with 1 per cent sinking fund, his water costs him $250 for every day he visits his castle. This supply, it should be added, is limited to the one honse. There is really no reason why it should be shared with others, for the local supply is ampie and of good quality.