Show A extravagance an example of extravagance by a well known millionaire who built himself a castle iu in one of the english mid land counties is reported by the english illustrated magazine the water of the place was pure and sufficient but a case act of scarlet fever occurring in the village at a little distance from froin his residence reside he be took a dislike to the local water supply and at a cost of over provided himself with a fresh supply from a distance of 18 miles without children or wife and a great traveler he does not cot inhabit his own country place for more than three months iu in the year although he drinks no wine his water is an expensive beverage allowing only 3 percent per cent on the money with I 1 per cent sinking fund his bis water costs him for every day he visits his castle this supply it should be added is ii limited in to the one house honse there is really no reason why it should be shared with others for the local supply is ample and of good quality |