The Water Works Rebellion

Some of these fine days a long-suffering people will rise up in their might and annihilate the superintendent of water works. Ever since the present administration came into power, there has been no certainty about water. The first serious annoyance occurred under Mr. Fitten's administration, and he so exasperated the people that Mayor Ronald let him out. Then came the present incumbent, who, being a blacksmith and curbstone politician, was supposed to possess all the qualifications for a superintendent. Every few days I go home to dinner and find the household in tears because there is no water. Yesterday was observed as wash day in well-regulated Republican families, but the water was shut off just as the washing got underway. My wife is becoming nervous, and her health is being undermined by the constant dread of the cook’s message: 'The water is shut off.' I am desperate and am ready to join forces with two other responsible citizens to kidnap the superintendent and his assistant until we get a competent city administration again.