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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Chinese Customs.

Boats are drawn by horses; carriages
move by sails.
Old women. instead of the young are
the idols of society.
Old men play ball and fly kites, while
children fold their arms and look on.
The highest ambition of Chinaman
is to have a nice coffin and fine funeral.
When Chinaman expects a present and
it does not come, he sends one of lesser
value.
Men wear long petticoatS and carry
fans, while the women wear short jackets
and carry canes.
A previous acquaintance between the
male and female prevents them from mar
riage For this reason man seldom weds
a girl of his town.
Love making is done three days before
marriage. 1t is not only considered the
safest way to get ahead of a rival, but
the surest way to get wife without los
ing much time, says the Pittsburg Press.
TO encourage honesty and sincerity.
confidential clerks and statesmen in all
branches of industry receive an annual
net percentage of the firms business, be-
sides their regular salary.
When a Chinaman meets another he
shakes and squeezeS his own hands and
covers his head. If great friends had
not seen each other for a long time they
would rub shoulders until they were
Tired.
A rich mans servant gets no salary
vet many are the applicants; while big
salaries are Paid 10 the servants of the
common people, but few make applca-
ton The perquisites of the former often
more than triple the salaries of the latter
In China one can always borrow money
on the strength of having son, but no.
body would advance him a cent if he had
a dozen daughters. The former is respon-
sible for the debts of his father for three
generations. The latter is only RESPONSE
Bile for the debts of her own husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
All Over but the Shouting.

1t is all over but the shouting; and
which the victory is being won, and
the popularity of Sir Thomas, the
shouting will not be of a very vocifer-
Gus nature. After the decisive victory
of Saturday, there was comparatively
little interest in the second race of the
cup series, which was sailed yesterday
afternoon. Everybody expected the
Reliance to win, and she justified the
best expectations by making her tri-
umph as clean and complete as the
first had BEEN The margin of victory
was not so great as on Saturday but it
will do nicely. The first race was over
a course to windward and return,
while yesterdays race was over IA tri-
ity of the defender was made plainly
manifest. The third race, which is to
be sailed Thursday, will be over the
same kind of a course as the first was.
Even the optimistic Sir Thomas, we
imagine, must have given up hope by
this time, and there will be very little
popular interest in Thursdays con-
test.
Sir Thomas has done the best that
he could, but the American defenders
have done him in very sportSmanlike
fashion. He is game all through, and
everybody hopes that he will keep his
promise to come back next year, or in
1905 at the latest, with Shamrock ".
The Reliance will be kept in commits
sion, ana will he all ready FOR business
when that time arrives; or, perhaps to
make things little more interesting
and exciting, the Columbia or the Con-
stitution may be started against the
fourth Shamrock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
One Editor Pleads an Abb

What has become of the musnmeIolI,
of old-the large. oblate spheroid, col9neu
between olive green and ochre, i u !.
creased, and covered with its lntrIca.e
tracery of coarse netting:" asks the Lew .o,
iston Journal. Really and truly We
haven't got it. We remember 10 nay +
seen it years ago, though at that .il nr,id
was not recognized as an oblate spheLo.tu
with an intricate tracery of coarse net
ting Where the thing is now there III
telling. A fellow whom we once h t,rred
and who is now a clergyman, ca ,poad AZ
ago. but when we-when he cut 1t tne
next morning it turned out to be unri n2s
This is probably not the one our how
iston contemporary is looking ior' r ana !.
/ ever The mushmelon of old - N We
bly, cheek by jowl with the ice 81. CT 'nigar
shared with our first love. our hrss ci e"s'
our first attempt to shave, ana 'iie eU3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

There was a mixed doubles tennis
tournament at KineO, on Mooosehead
lake, in Maine. last week, but as yet
there has been no golf handicap medal
play in Jackmantown plantation.
Boston Globe.
DO not be too sure of that. The sum-
mer girl, particularly the Boston sum
mer girl has gone much deeper into
the Maine wilderness than Jacknan
plantation. and where she has gone, the
summer boy has trotted along to carry
her golf bag. If the Globe man doesn I
know that Maine is one big summer
playground, he should work the count
ing room for Il weeks vacation ana
come down here to complete his edu-
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

The army canteen finds another
valiant advocate in General Fred
Grant, now commanding the military
department of Texas. He is himself Il
total ahstainer, but in his annual
report. which was given to the public.
last week. he puts in strong plea for
the reesta blishment of the army cam
teen. In this connection, he says: NO
argument can be too earnest
for the reesta blshment of the canteen.
The cantcen. which is the enlisted SOL
diers club room, is a protected circle
into which no vice or degradation can
intrude To close it's doors and send
him out into the haunts of iniquity and
vice run by moral vutures, is a wrong
to the soldier as well as a wrong to the
community in which the soldier is To-
Gated"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Bill Arp.

In the death of Charles Henry
Smith, Familiarity known by his pen
name of Bill Arp" the South loses
it's most noted humorist. A native of
Georgia, he was up to the time of his
death, with the exception of the four
years spent in the Confederate service
during the Civil War, actively engaged
in the practice of law. Out of his busy
professional life, however, he found
time to write weekly letters to the At
lanta Constitution during period of
thirty years, and it was these that
made him famous. His humOr was
largely directed against the North, and
had as much vogue in the South dur
ing the war, and the reconstruction
period, as did the writings of Artemus
Ward among the people of the North,
up to the untimely death of that
erratic genius. There is, however, no
comparison between the styles of the
two humorists. Each was character
lied by a strong individuality, and
each was inimitable in it's way. In
the later days of his life it was Bill
APPS broad views, and kindly sympa-
thy that contributed most powerfully
in the South to heal the sores still left
from the war, and promote mutual re-
spect and good feeling between the sec
tions. In this way he won a host of
friends in the North, whose people
cheerfuly forgave him his old-time
iibes and witticisms.
They will join hands with the South
in mourning his loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Boston Stock Market.
New York Produce Market.

New York, Aug. %
FLOUR-Receipts, 2S,S4; exports lo'fl
sales. 5000. Dull and nominal. 100 ooo.
WHEAT-Receipts. $3.50; sales. 219,ooo;
spot dull; No. 2 red, sac elevator; No o.,
red, S6A f o b afloat; NO: l nortii5rIi ~
uth. 941a b ahoat; No. l nara Ms'il-
CoRN@Receipts, 7s4oo; exports 14s' Sag;
sales, 100000 futures; spot easy, No: :,
yellow, 6OlA; No. . white, 59E,
OATS Receipts, 5000; exports, 81 p. SPOT So
easy; No: 2, SSH standard "i1i'u, ,,, H. 20 No.
|3. 3TA No white, Al; No Whlte, ~;
track white, 4OGD45.
FEEF-Firm; cut meats quiet.
I,ARD-Dull: refined steady.
PORK-Steady: short clear, H.Io016.23.
BUTTER-steady; extra creamery, 1874;
state dairy, 14@1S.
CHEESE-Irregular.
EGGS-Firm; State and Penna. fancy
mixed, y.
POTATOES Steady.
SUGAR-Raw, firm; fair refining, 35s
refined firm,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

The Canadian provinces used to be
the place of refuge for the oppressed
black man, but we notice that a colored
preacher whose pastorate is in Nova
Scotia, was recently debarred from
two st. John, N. B., hotels on account
of the hue of his skin. Usually the
colored man has his rights respected
under the British flag, and it is posi-
bic some Southern landlords have been
moving up to New Brunswick. The
clergyman in question, Rev. Adam S
Green, graduated from Colby college
some Is years ago and is man OF I'M
questioned ability and character
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

Washington county correspondent
relates that the Democrats of Meddy-
bempS and adjoining towns are not
feeling particularly happy over the
land treated them during his brief Wis
it down east. The faithful few who
stood by the democratic standard in
victory and defeat were delighted when
they learned that the famous leader of
the party was to visit this town but
the return to earth was somewhat in
the nature of a dip in the Arctic ocean.
They planned a reception for their dis
tinguished visitor and flung to the
breeze every flag in the village of Med
dybemps the bells were ringing joy
full peal of welcome when the president
and party reached the village and the
party workers who had borne the bur
den and heat of the day in many hope
less contests We're on hand to welcome
their leader arrayed in best bib and
tucker. But they counted not, alas
upon the eccentricities of famous men
who are stated with political honors for
instead of the bless you, my children,
and the glad hand anticipated by them
they received Il CLASSY stare and the
| icy mitt in manner which Jared
rudely upon their sensibilities. He
wouldn't even look at u.s. said one
prominent Democrat in a tone which
| promised an addition to the Republican
ranks in the next presidential election
and Calais Democrat who has been q
great admirer of the ex-President was
so incensed at the attitude of the lat
| ter during his stay, he declared openly
| that should Cleveland be nominated
| in 1904 he would surely vote for Roose-
| welt. There are others who feel tha'
way but are keeping their own counsel
! The icy reserve which characterized
| Mr. Cleveland's stay has been con-
! trasted freely with the open good Eel
| lowship shown by President RooseVei
at all times, and the latter's popularlt!
has not suffered by the comparison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
RAILROADS 4 sTEAMsoATs.
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Arrangement Of Trains in Effect Juns
is, 1908.

Arrangement Of Trains in Effect Juns
is, 1908.
Pullman Car Service: Pullman Parlor
car On train leaving Bangor at a2s p. n.
Pullman Sleeping car on train leaving
Bangor at 3.25 A. NJ. and Caribou 1t -
P. NJ.
TRAINS LEAVE.
LEAVE Portland, 1890 P. M: Augusta,
1926 A. NJ; Arrive Millinocket ut 613 A. n;
Houlton, S.2S A. NJ; Presque Isle, 10.0 A.
n NJ i Caribou M $50 P. NJ; Fort Fairfield.
LEAVE Portland. 1880 P, M, Augusta,
gor. $50 A. M; Arrive Katahdin Iron
Works, $40 4. NJ; Pattsn. ii.o5 A: M;
HouIton 1900 p. NJ; Presque Isle. is P.
M: Caribou, 2.10 P. M; Van Buren,, $50
P, M; Limestone, s.o5 P. M; Fort Fair
A. NJ; auilford. s22 A. M; Monson. sS
4. n; dreenvills. 1886 "A NJ; Kineo. 12ss
LEAVE Portland 1o15 A. NJ: Augusta.
and Dexter; Dover, s.45 P M: Greenville,
sos P. M; kineo, 7.O5 y. N.
LEAVE Portland. i0.I5 A. M; Augusta,
SIS P. M; Arrive Miilinocker, 5a :. n:
Patten, 100 2. M; Ashland. 800 p. NJ:
Houlton,- ESQ p. M; Pressure Isle. 9.N p.
NJ; 6 Caribou, $50 P, M: Fort Fairfield,
L LEAVE ! Portland, $40 p. H.. Augusta.
2.35 P. M; Waterville, SIS p. NJ: Ban
gor, 4.50 P. M; Dover, 6.55 p. NJ: Guilford,
TIT p. NJ; Greenyille. SIS p NJ.
TRAINS ARRIVE.
LEAVE Kineo. $40 A. NJ; Greenville.
II. 40 A. M; Dover, LOO PM (via Dexter
and Newport: Waterv1l1e, 3.l5 p. NJ:
Augusta, 3.52 P. NJ 81
LEAVE Fort Fairfield, 6.35 A. NJ; Car
lbou, $50 A. NJ; Pressure Isle, est A. M:
Houltcn, $50 A M; Ashland 6.10 A M;
Patten, 900 A. M; Millinocket 1923 A. M;
Katahdin Iron Works, 1910 A. M; Arrive
Bangor, LOS P. NJ; Waterville, BIS p. NJ;
Augusta, 3.52 P. NJ
/. LEAVE Caribou, 1219,2. M; Presque
Isle, 1927 P. M; Fort Fairfield, 1130 A. M;
Houlton, 2.15 p NJ: Patten, 800 P. M:
Millinocket, 422 p. NJ; Kineo, $50 p M:
Greenville,, 355 p. M; Monson, 3.45 P. M:
Guilford, 500AP. M. Dover and Foxcroft,
SIG p. M. ;.Arrive Bangor, 7.20 +. NJ; Wa
tervilie. Dat P. M; Augusta, 1890 P. M.
LEAVE Cariboua4.4 P. M; Fort Fair
field, 405P M; Pressure Isle. 5.W P. M;
M; Arrives Bangor, 80 P. M; Waterville.
l.52 A. M*ARSlstAs $50 A. NJ.
4GEORGE M. HOUGHTON.
N1aTy :, General Manager.
W. NJ BROWNE
Superintendent.
Bangor, June TO- 1903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

1t was the rogue championship, not
the rogue championship. as one
newspaper headline had it, which was
settled last week. The rogue champl-
onship can hardly be settled in the
ordinary tournament fashion. If 1t
would be, there would be a most inter
esting contest, though the great num-
Der of entries might make it rather I'M
wieldy. Rogue" it may be explained
game of croquet with letter at each
end of the name clipped off. 1t is no.
the most strenuous of games but il
still has it's devotees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

1t may be that Hon. George Fred
Williams is mistaken. Such a thing is
within the limits of possibility, though
George Fred himself and many of his
friends will agree that it is not at all
probable. And unless we accept the
startling and most unlikely supposition
that he is mistaken, three out of every
four Democrats in the country are Bry-
fan Democrats. He might as we'll have
said four out of every four. for accord
Ting to his definition. Democrat is a
EBryan man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
New York Cotton Market.

New York, Aug. p.
Spot cotton closed steady. Middling up
lands, 12.75 do. gulf, 1900 Sales, 1897
bales.
Futures barely steady. Aug. 12.29;
Sept, 1l.26; Oct. 1915; Nov. 10.2S; Dec,
1923 Jan, 1926; Feb 1923; March, 1923,
Galveston steady, 121s; Charleston firm
-; Memphis quiet Il 9-16; New Orleans
firm, 12s; Mobile nominal, =; Savannah
quiet, 12h.
Consolidated: Net receipts for four
days, $50; exports to Great Britain, 3ll5
exports to France. -; exports to the con
tient, =; stock, 171,S72.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Boston Produce Market.

Boston, Aug %.
FLOUR-Unchanged spring patent, $50
GO525
CORN-Firm; No. yellow, 81.
OATS-Quiet; No. clipped, 45@
MILL FEED-Steady.
BRAN-Spring. 1870
MIXED FEED-2050lD22.
COTTON SEED MEAL-2G 25G26.50.
PORK-Steady: 16.50d1S.
LARD-Unchanged; 10QD1012.
TiEEF'-Easier; extra sides, S4@l2.
LAMB-Unchanged; 106G11.
BUTTER-Steady; northern, :1@l22.
CHEESE-Firm; new, 10d11.
EGGS-Unchanged fancy. 25m29; east
crn. 2lG25.
PDTATOES-Stead Hebrons, 6O@65
SUGAR-Unchanged 5.1J
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
The Worm Turns.

You're forever trying to give mo the
impression that you're a martyr" snap
ped Mrs. Henpeck Il suppose you want
everybody to think that you suffer i'll
silence
No" replied Mr.. Henpeck, Il suffer III
the perpetual absence of silence. A
little silence would be 4 positive pleas
urc to me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Mo st Unreal.

Wife, dreamed last night that I was
in a store that was full of the love
Hest bonncts, and
Husband (hastily)-But that was only d
dream my dear.
Wife, knew it was before l woke up,
because you bought me one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Works Both Ways.

It's easy to see that fellow doesn t
live in a boarding house. remarked
Hallrume to STAFFORD in quick lunch
joint, hes eating prunes.
THAT doesn't signify
"Of course, it does. When a man has
to eat primes at home he'll choose some
thing else when he can"
But, maybe, he's been boarding so
long the habits too strong for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Wells 25Oth Birthday.

The good old town of Wells down in
York county will celebrate the 250th
anniversary of it's incorporation, today,
and the whole State joins in congratu-
lations and good wishes. Not many
towns and cities in this country can
boast of a continuous corporate exist
ence of a quarter of a thousand years.
There are only two others in Maine
which have attained this distinction.
One is Kittcry, which was the first
town to be incorporated in what is now
go by in 1897 without any formal OBJ
servance. The other is York, which
passed it's 250th birthday in 1902, and
celebrated the anniversary in the most
fitting manner.
Wells was not only the third town in
what is now Maine to be incorporated.
but Is also the third town on the Maine
coast as one comes eastward from the
New Hampshire line. And by coin
cidence Kittery and York, which were
also first and second in point of incOr-
| poration are also first and second geo.
graphically. All three are historic
| towns. and have played their part well
| in the building of our State. The many
natural attractions of that part of the
coast have drawn thther in recent
years increasing multitudes of summer
visitors, and these, as well as the res
idents and the many sons and daugh-
tiers who have gone to other states
Join heartily in these celebrations.
Wells has a most interesting history.
The town was founoed by the Rev.
John Wheelwright, an exile from the
Massachusetts Bay colony. For some
years the town protested against the
action of Massachusetts in asserting
jurisdiction over that section. 1t was
a dissension rather than a rebellion
however but it continued for many
wears. It was in Wells in 1892 that the
Indians made the most determined at
tack ever made upon a Maine settle-
ment. The Indians numbered 500, and
were led by French officers. Many
were killed upon both sides, and
after three days the red men
ceased their onslaughts upon the
garrison, and withdrew through
the forest to Canada. The ruins
of the historic old garrison are
still preserved.
The Wells Congregational church
which will play an important part IN
todavs celebration, has had a continu-
nus existence for over 200 years, and
its records are intact for all that pc
riod The old tavern still stands IN
Mells, which entertained Lafayette
when he visited this country in 1874
and among the residents of the town
are two who shook hands with the cell
ebrated Erenchman upon that occasion
One of them has lived 80 years in that
old tavern There will be parade and
music and speaking, and fireworks
1.-THE old town has a unique main street
.Enearly 10 miles long and all the way i1
sight of the ocean. Along this, To-Day
1.-The tide of the celebration will surge
58 and happy all those who can be there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

Something must be the matter with
the Hon. Carl Schurz. He has actual
ly been guilty of commencing Mr.
PulitZer's new school of journalism
Heretofore Mr.. Schurz has figured al
most exclusively as a dyspeptic and a
GROWER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

If the Democrats are wise, they will
drop their difference, get together, and
depend upon the smithy of events to
manufacture an issue for them.-
Washington Post.
But the Democrats are not wise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Mot LikeIy to Take Chances.

You go into the ocean every day
Yes"
But aren't you afraid?"
Not at all. I'm safe. l don't know
how to SWIM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

Conditions in Wall street simply
mean that the public generally has got
about through investing in wind and
hot air. It is demanding something
more tangible, and getting it, too, fol-
the country as whole was never more
prosperous in it's history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
0a1y ksnnebee Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925.

10 Roo1os whatever will be taken Of
unslgned communications.
The Journal cannot be held rsspo nsibis
for the preservation or return Of re-
3eeted communications.
Addrsss all communication relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BUaLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

Sir Thomas Upton needs a faster
boat instead of rabbits foot In going
after the cup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

Bangor is the place and Wednesday,
September 2, one week from today, the
date of the proposed convention Of the
Maine resubmissionists. The gather
ing will be watched with interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
UnIucky People.

Some people are always making mis-
takes" said the talkative bore, Strange,
isn't it?'
20, rot so strange" replied Pepprey.
Naturally there are some people VINO
have never had the benefit of your ad-
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
LIGHT AND AIRY.
A Soma of the Sea.

He never bought a gold brick,
Nor tried the bunco game,
But he played at steamship poker,
Which is very much the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
New York Money Market.
New York, Aug

New York, Aug. %
Money on call easy at 11a62; last loan 2
Prime mercantile paper 6061h
Sterling exchange easier with actual
business in bankers bills at 4.S6 10G4S61 /;
for demand and at 4.S3. 30@4.S3.40 for G.
day bills.
Commercial bills 4.S3ls
Ear silver 56h
Mexican dollars 44A
Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds steady
United States ref. 2s ..... 1861!
do. coup. ......,.............. 1861
United States IS, reg. .. 1861
do. coup. ..................... 1861
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

Brunswick wonders if any town has
a younger town treasurer than it's own,
Samuel l.. Forsaith, age "a, who is also
the cashier of the First National bank
of Brunswick and probably the young
est cashier in the state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

1t is sad to observe that a Connect
cut man has CAPTURED the golf champ
ionship of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

Milbrdge had a launching, Monday,
and Bath has one scheduled for today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

The Bangor fair did net get the rea
Beal weather to start with, after all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

The fear is expressed that some of
those new khaki uniforms will not look
So pretty at the end of the week. But
such are the horrors of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

Mr.. Bryan is the Baslin-BaZonk of
American politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
The Lost Summer.
lEannnr Commercially.

A fayorite poetical phrase the golden
summer is likely 10 become obsolete I'M
less the character of the season shall al
Iv rains throughout New England gave
to the whole of the summer the same YER
nal freshness that is presumed to belong
only to the spring. About the same con-
diticns prevail this year. The many varie-
ties Of, golden-rod and aSterS now in bloom
serve to give the landscape an autumn
tinre but the grass and the trees show
little or none of the faded hucs of sum
mer The broad stretches of field and
the frequent rains, but at a fearful cost
in the maturity of early autumn crops,
especially of Indian corn. If Jack Frost.
only holds off his visit till the last of Sep
tember and if summer will tarry with
us till that time and give us a few hot
days and nights, all will be forgiven.