months’ duration, from the borders of Missouri to 
the divide between the eastern and western waters: 
Thermometrical Average According to F. 
At Sunrise. Toward Noon. At Sunset. 
In May.... 53 72 62.3 
In June. ... 49 72.6 56.8 
During all this time we had only very few pleas- 
ant days, but rain and storm almost daily. The re- 
gion of rain now is behind us; and—to use the words 
of our leader—the country where the wind reigns 
is before us. 
