The Hospital did not close any department during the summer, th Chinese staff carrying on in a creditable manner having taken in $600 in receipts. There has almost been an epidemic of dysentery and there have been not a few deaths.
Among the victims was Mr. Raymond Lu of the Shanghai General Electric Ca.
One is glad to see the stone railings completed on the New Bridge as it is about 50 or 60 ft. to the water and a number of accidents have happened. This bridge looks strong enough to carry a railway train but alas too many of the sssengers are soldiers, for reslisation of such hopes. The _lower bridges have all been covered several feet lately and it is a great convenience to all to be able to get: home or elsewhere without a delay: of several days, Rice has dropped from ten to seven thousand cash a deo and every: body seems pleased. The dollar is at 4200 and half dollars and small silver have a discount of 300 cash.
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