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are quarters, almost palatial in appearance, close to their work
healthy and cool, provided for the men.   Another instance
of the company's generosity is the train for conveying their workmen
living in the city to and from their work, for which no 
charge is made.  The company is not obliged to do this.  Here is
an actual saving each week of 60¢ for every man using the train.
The work is progressing rapidly, mud machines are deepening the
harbor and the walls of the dock are approaching completion.
I spent some time watching the men at work.  I now crossed
the car tracks and proceeded in the direction of the new bridge
across Cabin Branch, following the shore as much as possible.
Kosteletzkya and Solidago sempervirens were found and in one
place Cassia Marilandica in profusion.  Reaching the bridge I
secured a good drink of water the first since morning.  Here
I was pleased to meet a one-time neighbor of mine Mr. L.
He and his companions are fishermen and own the little shanty
at the bridge.  Mr. L. does the crabbing and apparently is
well-trained in his business.  A crab that is about to become a
soft crab is called a peeler.  Mr. L. says that the crab
passes through four stages while a peeler named respectively:-
        