Mr. Darrow. The State hospital formerly got their water supply from the St. Lawrence, and they suffered so severely from typhoid, owing to the pollution by the city, that they changed their water supply to the city supply.
Mr. Tawney. How far is the hospital from the city of Ogdensburg?
Mr. Darrow. It is a part of the city of Ogdensburg, but it is probably 2 or 3 miles below the center of the city.
Mr. Tawney. How many people are there in that institution?
Mr. Darrow. Two thousand, or a little over.
Mr. Tawney. What is the width of the St. Lawrence River here in this vicinity?
Mr. Darrow. It is about a mile and a quarter.
Mr. Powell. Do you have daily examinations of the water in order to ascertain its purity?
Mr. Darrow. Yes; our superintendent can give you all details as to that.
Mr. Powell. It is practically free from bacteria?