Mr. Evanson. Yes. Prescott is most fortunate in having first-class water in the river here, and that has been the condition for a number of years. I think it proves that flowing water will purify itself in a distance of 12 miles, because there must be a great amount of sewage flowing into the river at Brockville, which is 12 miles above us.
Mr. Gardner. Unless you have some general statement to make to the commission I think that is all we want to hear from you, Mr. Evanson.
Mr. Evanson. I have nothing further to say. I say that the municipality of Prescott will be glad to carry out the wishes of this commission and of the United States and Canada if a means can be devised to purify sewage.
STATEMENT AS TO ASSESSED VALUE OF BROCKVILLE.
Mr. Gardner. I wish to ask the mayor of Brockville what the assessed valuation of the town is.
Mr. Dewey (city clerk, Brockville). The assessed valuation of the town is about $5,000,000, and the population 9,500.
Mr. Gardner. What is your rate of taxation?
Mr. Dewey. Thirty mills this year.
Mr. Gardner. What is your basis of value; is it full value?
Mr. Dewey. No. Under the law it is supposed to be.