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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-08-24
RallOmell local Mems.

| The fir republican rally Of the campaign in
this city, will be held in Wilson Hail. on Friday
evening next, when Hon. Henry o. Pratt Of Iowa,
and Hon. Stephen D. Lindsey, republican candi-
date for Congress in this District, will make ad-
dresses on the political issues now agtsting the
public mind The occasion will be one of alb
sol bling interest to everyo desirous of obtaining
| correct knowledge of the political questions in
| volved in the contest and we doubt not the hall
will be filled TO its utm OF capacity on the occa-
sion The republicans of Haowell may always
he relied upon whenever summoned to the post of
duty and especially this ceUtennia! year VIII
they make record that shall challenge imitation
from any town city in the district or State at
large.
Workmen are making quite extensive improve
ments and repairs about the grounds and upon
the church of ST. Mathews Society in this city,
including grading Smuggling, etc. 1t is probable
gas will be introduced, which would seem to com
pete the job satisfactorily. Ii is very desirable
also that street lamp should be erected near the
Episcopal and Baptist churches, a locality fully as
important for the accommodation of the public
any in the city. There was formerly light
there, but it summary removed, to the great
disappointment of all worshippiLg in those
churches or who had occasion to pass that much
frequentod street in the evening.
Proposals for building the new street from this
city to Augusta line and from Louden Hill to Far
mipgdalc, are solicited by our city authorities.
Augusta " i'll undoubtedly build to meet US Win
the utmost promptness.
Roberts is pushing along the building Of his
new house to early completion.
Rev. Mr.. Newcombe, pastor Of the Baptist
church in this city, returned from his summer va,
cation early the present week greatly improved
in health and strength. He will resume his abors
at once, and conduct the usual services in his
church on Sabbath next. Sermon at hali-past
two 2. NJ.
The out door concerts of the Hallowe Cornet
Band are highly appreciated by the public gener-
silly. This Is one Of the best bands in the State or
New Eugland.
Mr. d. F. Page is having the grounds about
his elegant residence on Chestnut street, graded
in substantial and tasteful manner, to the mani
fest Improvement of the locality generally.
Mr. Oscar Lord of this CITY, received quite Sc
re cut across the knee on Wednesday afternoon
last. He fell from a ladder, and having Ratchet
in bis hand the edge came in contact with his
knee, resulting as above stated. The wound was
properly dressed, and may not prove as serious as
at first anticipated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-08-24
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
-T OTHE--
Daily Aennsbse auurual.
Somerset County Republican
Convention !
SPEECHES BY SENATOR BLAINE
GOV. CONNOR AND Col. X. G..
INGERSOLL.

Skowhegaa. August %. The Somerset County
Republican Convention assembled this A. NJ, at
Coburn Hall, Skowhegan. d. d. Stewart of ST.
Adams, was chosen President The following
nominations were made: Senator's d. III. Bart
lett Of Harmony, II. B. Shepherd of Skowhegan /;
Judge, Henry w liams of Starks Commissioner,
Oman Clark of Carratunk; Attorney, l.. l.. Wal
ton of Skowhegan; Treasurer, II. G. Hall of
Noridgewock. Following the nominations the
republican campaign was naugurated with a
large mass meeting. The people were addressed
by Senator Blaine, Gov. Connor, and Hon Il. G.
Ingersol, whose speeches called forth enthusiastic
applause. Music was furnished by Skowhegan
band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-08-24

The Reform Club at Readficd is in a thriving
condition having been started more than year
aso, the interest has constantly increased, and a
most sal sfactory work has been accomplished
Not only mas the organization worked wonder
fal change in the morals Of our young men, but
the earnest labors of these young persons in the
cause, has been the means of elevating them in
tceotually by drawing out the hidden talent,
which they possessed unknown to themselves even.
Prominent among these workers is Geo. F. Gle,
who delivered lecture be fore a large audience
Sabbath evening August 18th. This lecture con-
tanned many new ideas. upon THIS subject, which
has been so ably handled by older and more noted
lecturers, and Rev. Mr.. Bean of Bath aud Rev. c.
c. Mason of Kent's Hill, who were present, pro-
nounced it a most excellent and exhaustive pro-
duction. We have depended very much upon
home talent for cur entertainments and are salts
fed that is the best way to keep up our meetings
We be lieve that the benefits derived from this
practice are second only to good resulting from
the keeping of the pledge. There Is higher
standard of morals around which cur young men
have gathered, and better appreciation of what
true manhood is, aud tendency in the DISPOSE
ton of them to este sm this above everything else.
Mr.. Giles lecture was upon mental, n oral SPIRIT
ual and physical health, as affected by HABITS OF
dissipation. 1t was a most manly and earnest APP
peal Tor Dung men like himself to take higher
stand upon this question.
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ROCkLAND.
Theft,

Rockland, August %. Last night Jacob Ross
of Camden, had valuable yoke of oxen stolen
from his yard and tracing them to Thomas ton
found them in possession of Pelatiah Studley, a
butcher of that town, who had purchased them
about halt past four this morning, paying seller
one hundred dollars therefor. Finding the thief
had left on the morning freight train, Studley
telegraphed to have him arrested, which was done
at Wi.casset. The fellow being identified by mum.
Der of ticket. He proved to be Frank Wilson Of
Camden, young man about twenty ight and
the money was found on his person and recover
ed, except five dollars. He was brought here or
the afternoon train by sheriff Torrey and will be
examined be fore the police court tomorrow.
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cation.
SECOND DAY.

SECOND DAY.
The attendance yesterday an improvement
upon Tuesday, large crowd being present. The
Judges were Messrs. Head of Portland, Berry of
Belfast, and Wright of St. John, n. B., whose
judgment in all cases gave good satisfaction.
Four horses started in the 2,3S class, follows
Black Pilot, Bay Fearnaught, Belle Smith and
Troublesome. After scoring several times they
rot a good start The contest was between Pilot
and Belle, who were pretty evenly matched, Pilot
keeping the pole through the heat by dint of rum
ming, while the Belle kept close to his wheel by
fair footing and was given the heat in 80. Pilot
second Bay Fearnaught third and Troublesome
fourth.
la the second heat Pilot soon took the pole from
Belle, who did some good running and was given
the third place, although she came under the wire
next to Pilot, who won handsomely in 2.3l, Bay
Fearnaught second, and Troublesome fourth, and
proving any thing but what his name indicates.
The horses got 90 cd send off in the third heat,
by scoring twice, Pilot leading Belle several
lengths, while the others fell to the rear all run
Ling more or less to the last quarter, when some
good trotting made by Pilot and Belle, Pilot
winning several lengths in 2.35, Belle Smith Sec
ond, Troublesome third, and Bay Fesrnaught
fourth. The latter's sulky wheel became badly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-08-24
Savings Banks in the State-COnd!tion of
the Augusta Banks.

Hon. VIM. w. Bolster, State Bank Examiner, is
max ing his annual examination of the Savings
Banks throughout the State. On Tuesday he ex-
amined the Augusta Savings Bank, in this city,
and yesterday he made an examination of the Ken
nebec Savings Bank, IN this city. The cxamina-
ton in each case, was most careful thorough and
searching.
The Examiner finds the condition of the Angus
ta!Savngs Bank, stated in brief, as follows; Ac-
tual liabilities to depos.ors (being all the liabli-
ties the Bank has) S2,4O5, 503.9l. Actual re-
sources Of the Bank, at the present market value
of its assets, making proper reductions for ordina
~ losses on loans ~, 81 1904 IS. Showing ac-
tual surplus, over and above all liabilities, of
Sl65,S46.57
Condition of the Kennebcc Savings Bank: Ac-
tua liabilities to depostors (being al! the labili-
ties the Bank has), $3.50. 1871. Actual resource
es of the Bank, at the present market value Of its
assets, making proper reductions for oydisary loss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-08-24

ChicaRO, August 23,.IS1b,
rlour-extra spring 0Oa5 SO.
Wheat - No. spring spot S9ka-; July
Sept, SIX
Corn-No. 2, mixed. spot ASK AZ, August i5Ha /;
July -.
Oats-No. 2. Sl-a- spot; July "a; May -
June30-.
kye-No. Q, 81 ass.
Bsrley-No. spring 7s-a73 spot; "A -a1 May
July "a.
Dressed Hogs 65a9 70.
Pcrk-l7 70 -al1 25a spot; II Is Aug; Is 52ha
Is 30 Sept July 10 65a
Lard-iO 55L 10 IS spot. 10 55l July; Sept ii 80
a; Aug. 10 95a97h.
Bnlk Meats sno .,,ders 6ha3A short rib N d
Skah short clear mid Az.
Hams- 10 ms average ..
Whiskey-l09-a.
rreights--Corn 10 Buffalo, ak wheat do 3k
A..
Receipts 500 aour; IL OF wheat 1908 500 orn.
IS, OO0 oats; 27t0 rye; 2i0U barley.
shipments 4,iO0 dour: $4,000 wheat; 1000
corn. 39, 0.0 oats 800 barley: 1900 rye.
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The republican rally at East Pittston, on Mon
day evening, was held in the Academy building,
which was well filed, though more than the build
ing could hold would have been in attendance had
sufficient notice of the meeting been given. The
meeting was addressed by Gen. James A. Hall of
Damariscotta, and Dudley w. Moor, Esq, Of
Watervilc, whose speeches were able and ex-
ceedingly well timed. The audience was greatly
pleased with the manner in which they discussed
political issues, and would be glad to listen TO the
same speakers again.
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SACtD.
Fatal Accident.

Biddeford August %. \ ten year old son Of
Joseph Lawn Of Saco, met with shocking acct
dent, yesterday afternoon, which will prove fatal.
chimney toppled over and buried him beneath
the ruins. One leg was broken and his skull
crush ed in.
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BIDDEFORD.
Political.

Biddeford, August 90. The republicans of tn is
city, opened the campaign this evening by grand
rally. Four flags bearing the names of Hayes
and Wheeler were raised. torchght proces sion
with music and fireworks, with speaking by Hon.
T. Il. Reed and Warren Vnton in the city square
attracted large crowd.
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BATH.
kipped.

Bath, August %. A man calling himself Frank
Wilson, arrested on the train by officer Call of
Wiscasset, this morning, bav ing stolen yoke of
oxen in Rocklapd and sold them to butcher in
Thomaston for $l0a, sos of which was found on
his person.
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PORTLAND.
Arrested.

Portland, August %. NJ. n. Bruins, cabinet
maker, was arrested to-day for incest.
Marine News.
An abandoned water logged schooner about
enc hundred tons was seen twenty miles off Sc
gum yesterday. A fishing schooner took some
sails, but could not tow her in owing to heavy
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KENTUCKY.
Political.

Lexington, August %. j. C. s. Blackman was
nom mated for Congress- to-day, by the democrats
Of the fourth congressional district.
Death.
Louisville, August %. Hon. Jas. b. Under
wood ex-U. S. senator from KY, died in Burling
Green, to day, in his Seth year.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.


| Charleston, August %. The accounts to-day
from the Combahee rice region are gloomy. The
strikers are very turbulent and have compelled
all the hands on the plantation to stop work. SO
far ,hey have b. en- unsuccessful aud resisted all
| the efforts of civil authorizes to control them.
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WATERFORD CENTER.
Not Dead After All.

Biddeford, August %. The wife of VIM. Tay-
lor of WATERFORD Center, who had been sick for
some time, died as was supposed the other day :,
but five hours after her supposed death she revived
and at last accounts was living.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

cincinnati, August le, 1875.
PORK-&17 -e17 ~.
LARD-sGoam 10 VA. Kettle, 23k-.
BULK MEAr5-shouiders6 x s}4 GEAR rio side
3haSZ; clear sides l0x99.
BACON-5hOulders 7I-aS; clear rib sides 9h
~ clear sides 10 -9lJh.
WHISkEY--ll0n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-08-24

Our venerable friend, Winslow Hawks Of Man
chester, has made a contribution to those who
wish to engage in the study of natural history,
by finding in his field specimen of what might
with prepriety be called democratic rat. 1t is
now a corneo SIGNIFICANT
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WASHINGTON.
Financial.

Washington, August %. The negotiations OF
the ID per cent. loan was the subject of atteu-
ton by Sec'y Morrill, during the greater portion Of
business hours day. Nothing definite was done
but there is great probability that the loan will be
d, posed of 10 morrow,
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MASSACHUSETTS,.


Medwsy, August %. Hon. Warren Lowering,
former State Senator and member of Governor
Briggs council, the first man to introduce Henry
Wilson to public life, died at the poor farm yes
terday.
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cramped near the beginning of the heat, but he
kept to his business in good shape.
In the fourth heat Belle Smith took the pole
from Pilot very easily near the commencement,
and won in 2.32, Pilot second, Fearnaught third,
Troublesome being distanced.
In the fifth heat Belle started at the pole, but by
bad break near the start lost it to Pilot. who
showed great speed. The Belle did nothing in
this heat but acted badly, much to the grief OF
those who had money on her. Pilot was declared
the winner of the heat race and first money:
Time 23i 4. Belle Smith second money, and
Bay Fearnaught third. The following is sum-
may:
No. 3-Purse $50. 235 Sl20 to FIRST $50 to
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CALIFORNIA.
MiddleMen,

San Francisco, August %. A grangers' con-
vention to devise means to break the power of the
iso-called grain ring, passed resolution to sell
no wheat in this arket for less than l.65 per
GENITAL, and made arrangements for shipping on
the ir own account.
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Weather Probabilities for To. Day.

For the New England and the Middle States,
rising followed BY falling barometer, variable
Winds shifting to easterly or southery, stationary
to rising temperature, increasing cloadiness and
occasional rains.
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OLD ORCHARD.


Bddeford, August %. Mrs. Mary Written
proprietor of the Adams House, at Old Orchard
beach, died this afternoon.
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WYOMING TERRITORY.
Arrival of Indians.

Cheyenne, August %. The Utes. who deserted
1t. Spencer at Cheyenne river on Friday last, ar
rived at Rawling to-day, turning over their arms
to the sheriff.
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Alma Locals.


Hon. John Mclean has been quite i'll for sew
cral days. but is recovering quite fast, and will, if
nothing prevents be at his place of business in
few days.
Mr.. j. Z. Plummer lost valuable horse, last
week. The horse SCENE Fall right and had been
worked as usual. He valued at Sl50.
4 call is out for a republican caucus at the
Centre next Saturday (26th). at o'clock 7. NJ,
for the purpose OF choosing four delegates to the
county convention, to be held ia Lincoln Hall,
Damariscotta, Aug. 30; and also to nominate a
Representative for the Legislature, to be sup
ported by the republicans at the coming election.
At the town meeting, last Saturday, Dr. A. NJ
Card was chosen School Supervisor for the
mainder Of the year.
DR.. J. A. Smith and wife retnrned last week
from their visiting tour to the White Mountains,
much refreshed and invigorated The Doctor en-
pressed himself as having had delight and
pleasant time, finding all his folks we'll
Mr.. Frank G. Merriam msde trip from this
Pace TO Camden in two days and half, in q
canoe IA feet long and l2 + ct wide. The dis
lance is about siyty.fvc miles, and between
twenty aud thirty of it is out-ide. We learn
that he encountered 10 very high winds, and that
the voyage a very pleasant one. The canoe
j, propelled by three small sails and a double
tnded paddle.
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CAN ADA.
Explosion.

Montreal, August %. A can of powder explod-
ed while some wo.kmen were blasting in the
cemetery grounds, yesterday. The workmen
we're pitched in all directions and two were fatally
injured.
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NEW YORK.
Strike.

New York, August %. The strike on the Me-
York and New Jersey railroad ended this morn
ing. The employees are to be paid regularly here
after.
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MISSOURI.
CITY Affairs.

st. Louis, August 90 Official majority for the
new city charter i, 566, but as the scheme for
separation OF the city from the county de-
feated by l4l6 majority vote, the charter
stands for nothing.
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WEST NEW PORTLAND.
rhe Late Fire.

Pennington, August %. Reliable reports from
West New Portland give the total loss by fire,
Yesterday, at $l2, 900. Insured for 5000. The
Odd Fellows hall was burned.
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IN DIAN A.
Speaker herr.

Indianapolis August %. The escort with the
remains OF Speaker Kerr arrived here at O'Clock
and left for New Albany at GAO. The funera
" i'll take place in New Albany, Thursday 2. N
The State offices will be closed to morrow.
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local AMI State Nems.

The fall term at the State College in Orono,
begins to-day.
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ILLINOIS,.
The Coal Trade.

Chicago, August %. ALI the principal coal
dealers in this city, have gone to Niagara Falls to
take part IN the conference there tomorrow, fol
purpose of compromising,if possible, existing diff
fcuities and preventing threatened serious break
in prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-08-24

Ia the stallion race, five horses staited-Light-
foot at the pole, Knox Boy second, Young Bu-
chanan third, Maine Sla,her fourth, and Emperor
" illiam fifth. Knox Box very soon showed his
colors by taking the pole from Lightf0ot who did
some heavy running. The Boy won in 235, Blu
chanan %, William Sd, Slasher 4th and Lighttoot
outside ard 50 far behind as nearly to lose his
right to trot at all.
Considerable time was lost in scoring IN
the second heat, the horses making as many as
seven attempts to get start. Knox Boy, Slasher
and Buchanan had considerable fun among them
selves while the others were having 1t in the lear.
On the tblid quarter, Slasber, by his tremendous
powers of endurance, began to creep up TO the
Boy, giving him all he could do to keep the place,
both coming to the stand neck and neck in 23l IL,
dead heat being d. clared between Knox and
Slasher. Emperor William Sd, Buchanan 4ih and
Lighitoo in the rear.
The third heat was of more interest than any
Of the previous had been, it all being centred on
Knox boy and Maine Slasher. Young Buchanan
was drawn at the start account of sickness.
The Boy shot ahead like bullet for the first quar-
ter, which was trotted in So seconds, but Slasher
soon closed in on him to within three or four
lengths, crowdiug him severely on The home
stretch and coming in but neck behind him.
lillian third and Liehtfoot fourth. Time, 80 Z.
In the fourth heat Knox Boy lost the pole on
the third quarter to Slasher, who behaved we'll,
keeping his feet and although sorely pressed by
kLox, succeeded in coming 10 ahead by less than
a neck in 1864 William third Lightfoot fourth.
Sashcr started in bIavely at the pole In the fifth
heat, but showed so much lameness that the fears
Of his friends were realized, he making so many
breaks that although he did his bravest, Knox Boy
took the heat, race and first money; Slasber I'd,
Emperor William close upon his heels and Light
foot last. Time, 2.35. The following is sum-
mary:
No. 4-Purse 500. Stations. $3.50 TO first,
Sl2j to second, SO to third, $50 to fourth.
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FINANCIAL L. COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York, August %, 10 %.
Money was easy at l-a-2 per cent. on call. For
egn exchange firm al 4S7S ais7s Tor bankers long
and 4sga4yy.- for demand. Gold opened ut i0A
and closed at i01. Loans haDd l per cent
Customs receipts, e.A,0o0. Treasury disbursed
$1,000 interest, $500 Tor bonds, and $4,000
.Itu
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MICHIGAN,
Fire.

Fire.
st. Louis, August %. The loss by burning OF
Waterman's hue and spoke factory, was $4,000
u sured.
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A Fenian Sympathy Meeting.

A mass meeting of citizens passed resolutions
of Sympathy for the F.nian prisoners rescued
from Australia by the Catalpa, aud took steps to
raise contributions for their benefit
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Mr.. w. n Titus of ALMA, one of he earnest
republicans of Lincoln county, was in the city
yesterday, on his way to the State College, at
which institution he is a student.
W. S. Thompson Of this city, teacher Of the
Waldoboro' high school, will begin the fall term
of his school on Monday next.
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DteD.

In stockton Cal Sd inst, Melville Cottle, Esq.
a native OF Readield, Me. aged 80 years.
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Our Gardiner correspondent writes concerning
the fire at South Gardiner:
The two powerful tugs of the new kennebec
line, the Weed and the Finn, took large number
of the fremen Of Gardiner and others to the scene
of the late fire in South Gardiner. 1t was only
ten minutes from the time the alarm given
until both boats were under weigh ready for
vice with their steam pumps, either at South Gar
diner or at the premises of the Consumers Ice Co.,
Geo. Z. Weeks agent, where several large YES ,els
were in danger from flying sparks from the fire.
out before the arrival of the steamers. and happily
no other property was burned save Mr.. Brewers
buildings.
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The other evening, as Geo. L. Weeks, Esq,
of this city, was sailing across the Kennebec from
the Consumers Ice Companys hou.cs, to South
Gardner, where he was purposing to take the
train for home. by some cause the boat was cap,
sized and Mr.. Weeks thrown into the liver. The
waters closed over him. but he speedily rose to
the surface, and chung to the boat until friendly
hands released him from his perilous situation.
We understand that our friend Weeks, from his
aquatic Investigations, is now fully satisfied that
there is a sufficient depth of water to form ice for
the next crop. lie Immediately came home and
changed his clothes