768 The American Naturalist. [August, 
Special Notice from the Publishers.—Owing to the absence 
of the Editor the publication of this issue was delayed. We shall 
always aim to get out each issue promptly on the first of each month, 
but our editors and authors being so wide-spread we are often delayed 
a few days in the return of the proofs of articles sent them]for revision. 
With this explanation 
we are, truly yours, 
BINDER & KELLY. 
