honan, Sept. 16.
The water has receded in this istrict by about 10 feet and out of the city. Also the or earthen platforms on which most of the houses in' the Huai Valley are built, are well out the water, and the staple grains, joe and wheat, have not risen in price since the' flood set in. The new rice from beyond the flooded area is coming in, and is having
people are rebuilding their houses steady yn prices. The to the best of their ability. ficial aftermath of the flood. Whato do these numerous large fish, from three. to five pounda in weight cone from? They cannot grow to such a size and weight in a single season: That fish should be numerous not surprising seeing that a. single female lays tens of thousands of eggs in a single season But how are size and weight. to he accounted for? All rivers and Pools are fished out during the inter and spring, and fish are searce and dear, The same is true along the whole length of the Huai and" ita tributaries, but as soon aa the summer floods begin to subside a bountiful fish harvest begins nine in, and the higher and wide the flood the greater the harvest They are welcome, wherever they come from, and. the people are satisfied to have them, without exercising their minds about whenes find how they come, 'Communications with the coast are far from satisfactory. Launches fare very irregular and' che. Post Dig of crying parcels bandit account of danger on the' way. from
'The magistrates of Ho-kin Haien, 60 It to the wear of this ity, ix reported to have been captured' by the Reds, and the report. seems to be. reliable. The Reds, with thole hacks against the wally scent to bs making' @ determined fight.
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