HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 4, 1883  Full ftpg: 'Perils of Steamer Excursions--A Hint for the Protection of Peaceable Passengers' by W. A. Rogers. Halfpg: 'The Watch on the Rind' shows a sleeping Black man 'guarding' a watermelon patch, with two Black kids stealing a few. Nice fullpg. shows: 'Seabright & Long Branch'. Also: 'The Louisville Exposition--The Opening Ceremonies' with a fullpg. on the grounds at Louisville.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.