BINGHAMTON

a city of New York, the county seat of Broome co. It is on the Chenango and Susquehanna rivers at their junction, and is on several important railroads. The city is more than 850 feet above tidewater and the river is spanned by several bridges. There are excellent street sewer and water systems. The public buildings include libraries, hospitals and banks. There are also several handsome parks. The city is the site of the State Asylum for Insane, the United States Government Building, State Armory and has orphan asylums and a Commercial Travelers’ Home. Its most important industries include the manufacture of boots and shoes, motors, cigars, cotton goods and clothing. A notable feature of the city is the large number of cottages owned by working people. Binghamton became a city in 1867. Pop. 1920, 68,800. market town, W. Riding, Yorkshire; woolen goods. Pop. 18,800. town, Luzon, Philippine Islands; rice, salt. Pop. 16,400.