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NEEDS OF THE NAVY YARD
Improvements Recommended by Admiral
Endicott.
Appropriations of ss75.O17 Urged for
Various WorLs--Morc Land
il Dedred.

Admiral NJ T. IGndicott, chief of the bu-
reau of yards and docks, Navy Depart
ment, devotes a chapter of his report to
the condition and needs of the Washington
navy yard The total expenditures on ac-
count of the yard during the past fiscal
year were $1j6, 96G, of which amount $1O094
We're expended for improvements, including
ne" StofehouSe for guns and an increase
OF the electric light plant. The shops were
war and additional lighting facilities were
required. Progress is reported in the work
on the new roofs of the south gun shop
anu the quadrangle building.
ne chlet expenditures for repairs. aggrc-
gazing nearly $4,000, were upon the yard
buildings, roads and walks, tracks and
heating apparatus. The largest item was
Tor bringing to grade the western portion
OF the yard, where several improvements
nave been carried on during the last two
years, and 1t became necessary to raise the
grade OF the streets in this portion to con
form as nearly possible to the grades of
me city OF Washington in the vicinity Of
the yard The expenditures for this item
We're about $1,000
Admiral Endicott says that a compare
1Fely small portion OF the streets and ave-
nues of the yard is paved. and considerable
areas are not yet brought up to a grade
with proper reference to that of the CITY in
the vicinity. Public improvements have
been constructed in the western portion of
the yard, and it is important to facilitate
tfdllc, as well as a sanitary measure. that
II be properly graded and surfaced with a
sood pavement. 1t is recommended that
Hoo,"oo be appropriated for that purpose.
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Need of improvements.

IN explaining the necessity for these i'm.
proNementS Admiral Endicott SAYS:
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facilities so that the number of citizens
can be increased to fifty or sixty
Laws Enacted.
These citizens manage their own affairs
That is to say, they make their own laws
and see that they are executed. They
meet in town meeting once every week.
In that assembly they regulate their af-
fairs. For the present Mr.. Rogers acts
as president, and his signature is neces-
sary to every law, but in time the citizens
of the republic will fill the office of presi-
dent, as they now do the other offices.
The boys almost Immediately passed laws
against certain things and passed them in
an exceedingly creditable manner For
instance, they early passed a law forbid
form by the citizens of the republic. and
provided penalty for the first offense of
three days in the workhouse, or So fine.
For the second offense, one week in the
gang. and for the tn rd offen-n fwr week
Imprisonment and S. fine. They also nro.
vided that any citizen using profana or
obscene language shall be punished for
the first offense by a fine of 81: for tbe
second offense, three days in the work
house and 81 fine. and for the third Of
Tense, five days and 81 fine. They pro.
vided that any citizen taking or obtaining
anything not his own shall be Sentenced
to not less than two weeks or more thar
two months In the chain gang. They
provided penalties for truancy and deser-
tton, defining trua-~y as the absence frnp,
the farm OF less than seven days Wit nom
leave, and desertton as more than seven
days. The former carried with it a pen
atty of not less than one day or more than
ten days. and the latter Imprisonment from
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taken through a finance committee. with
Mr.. Chas. ]. Bell, treasurer. Even during
the summer months. when a large number
of the wealthy people of the city Were
away good success was met with-$2 500
was pledged and Washington gentleman.
Maj. Charles Newbold. donated TO the re-
public uses a large farm, situated about 4
mile frem Annapolis junction. valued at
about $1,000. and admirably suited in every
way to be the home ofthe young republic.
Maj. Newbold donated this farm as a me-
mortal to his Son, Willie Newbold. The re-
public VAS Incorporated under the laws of
Marylar d and was Immediately organized.
Symmetrical Baldwin, esq, of Baltimore.
was made president, and Mr.. Clarence H
Forrest, secretary and treasurer. The vice
presidents are Secretary of State John Hay.
Mai. Charles Newbold. Gov. Lloyd Lowndes.
Rev. Alexander Mackay-Smith, Thomas
Nelson Page Of Virginia, Rev. Randolph
Harrison McKim and John B. Wight. The
board Of trustees consists n Of Rev Nal Maltbje
Cowen. Theodore Hooper, Brig. Gen. Law
rasen Riggs. Samuel H. c shriysr, all Of
E. Lawrence Hunt, Blair Lee, Herbert
Lewis. Thomas C. Noyes, all Of Washing
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THE SALE
OF
$4,000 WORTH
OF
ALL AND WIN 7 Err
SUITS, 0vIERG0ATS
AND yl@1TIE|R@
MARVIE[L@W@lV LOW
PRICES.

Since the stock has arrived from New York and
placed sale the demand for it has been
enormous 1t isn't loss, for the stock is owned
by one of New York's largest manufacturers, and
We received orders to convert 1t into cash coon
possible. We haven't hesitated in following
orders and have never before sold goods at such
low prices. The cl, thing is considered the finest
in the country. the concern has the reputation
OF making hfgh-class garments. Suits and Over
coats which the very essence Of style and
quality. made for the man who is particular about
his appearance. Commencing today at am. we
shall throw upon our counters some new arrivals
which were delayed in shipment
Mems First-class Double breasted Sack Suits, in
25 different patterns. all sizes, from "a to AZ
breast It, for $40 Ihese suits
you will find these suits not cheap and you are
NOT satisfied bring them back and we will cheer
fully refund the money.
We offer Mems Heavy Wooden SHIFTS, worth $40
for o. Mems shsgo, Suits black f brexI
for s. s5; Mens Check Cashmere Suits: worth s1s
for $s.45; Mems Fine Clay DIAGONAL Dress Suits.
.lberts at s11 .95; Young Mems Long Pants SHIFTS
"A to 10 years. in Csssimeres and Chevtots; 50 rs
Pants, 9Sc.: Mems Cheviot and Cashmere Pants
81 .45. s1,75 and 50: Fine Dress Pants, 1925 and
81 10, worth four times the money.
We offer Fine Heavy Winter Overcoat. nicely
made and trimmed. worth SO. al 81 95 Men 5
Long q. listers. flannel lined. worth s12, at
worth s16, at So. 70: Mems and Young Mems Fall
Overcolts. silk or setin lined, all the shades
az tan and Oxford in smooth or rough goods at
81 95. saable at 500: Mems Genuine Black Chevot
overcoats. worth SIS at ss.45. We offer Mons
+" blue, black and oxford: Mems Genuine Cars
Melton Overcoats the best manufactured worth
so. go for s1095. Silk satin sleeve lining.
BOYS Stylish TOP Coats. from 4 to 1s years.
usually retail for So for 50 CO. Boys Refers 4
to 1G years. storm and velvet collars finest quality
chfnchilla. usually retail for S. go So 49, Chill
dren's SHIFTS. made doubie-breasted. heavy ma
terfals. sizes 10 16 years, retail at 49, go for
-1.20.
Mems Durable Heavy Winter Pants usually re-
tail at $50, go for soc. Mems extra size Suit
and Overcoats, sizes 40 to so, worth So and $l5
for So. 40
ChI1dr,n's Refers made of chnchilla with
large sailor collar. for s1.49
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earnest Christian lady. who has gone into
this work because she believes that she can
do more good here than anywhere else.
Miss Parran is undoubtedly an ideal ma
tron. Size looks after the needs of the boys
with a clearness and intelligence admirable
in every particular. She has, too, what is
more important than anything else, the
her charge The republic is also fortunate
in the young man secured to act as farmer
and instructor in those branches. He is
Mr.. Shipley. a graduate of the Maryland
Agricultural College, practical farmer
and in full sympathy with the movement.
First Citizens.
The first citizens at the republic were
two youngsters brought down from the
George Republic at Freeville. They We're
brought in order to teach the young citi-
zens here something of the spirit of the
other republic at Freevile. These two
young men were Holeer Hanson and Gil
bert Jackson, both of them waits from the
streets of New York, whom the surround
ings and teachings at the George Junior
Republic had transformed into hune-, up-
right young men, and who today are help
ing uanfuIy in the building up of the new
republic, and who give promise of later on
becoming citizens of the great republic of
whom all their friends can be proud. In
October citizens Were sent to the republic
from Baltimore and Washington, and to-
day there are twelve youngsters forming
the population of the National Junior Re
public. Within a short time the tenant
house will be available and eight or nine
more citizens will be added. Arrange
ments are also under way TO increase the
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ton. while the executive committee is as
follows: Daniel NJ. Murray, chairman
George {. Christiancy, E. Lawrence Hunt
Blair Lee. Alfred S. Niles, Thomas c.
Noyes and Seth II. Whitley.
Buildings on Farm.
The republic farm included a dwelling
house and small tenant house. besides a
number of farm buildings. These buildings
were Immediately put in repair, and in Sep
TENDER the first citizens were taken to the
republic. At this time Mr.. Rawson War
rem was superintendent. but about this
time he resigned. and the present superin-
tendent, Mr.. William c. Rogers. was in
stalled. Mr.. Rogers is u young man, ad-
mirably qualified for the work which he
has undertaken. He was for some time
with Mr.. George at Freeville, and under
stands the republic theories thoroughly. He
Is devoted Christian and earnest and
conscientious worker in whatever may de-
veiop the young placed in his charge. Be
sides all this, Mr.. Rogers possesses that in
nate love for boys so necessary in this kind
of work, and those who know him best be-
lieve that he will make a success OF the
work here, equal to if not exceeding the
great work done by Mr.. George at Free
vile.
An important parsonage at the farm is
the matrOn, Miss Annie s. Parran, an
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self, the assistant chief of police or jailer
we make laws for the government, and
amend them and any boy that doesn't mind
these laws shall be arrested Then we have
the court in which every boy is tried for
offense. The judge brings him UP and asks
him IL he is guilty or not; then he saws
whatever he thinks is right; then, If he is
guilty, he is fined by the law of n. J. r. or
put in prison for so many days, with a ha I'd
bed to sleep and not as good eatings as
the good boys have, and, besides he has to
work hard for nothing. whereas we have
work that we can make as high as 81 to
81 day. We have to go to bed at
O'Clock, and hurry up. because the last one
will have TO put out the light and he can't
see where he is going to. We have HOLIDAYS
on every holiday that comes: for instance
Holloweve night We had a glorious time;
We put apples in the big tub. then dove
down after them with our mouths ito get
them We soaked each other in the face
with flour, and the cook got after us for il
We have rabbit traps all over our fields
On Sunday we all go to church in the wag-
on, pulled by Tennessee, the bay horse,
about five miles from the house: then come
back and have dinner after It is all over.
Each boy works In certain departm of
the house. Henry works I'm the dining
room, Willie works in the bed rooms, fixing
up. We have three farmers. Randolph,
Oscar and Harry. and work in the kitch-
en-. making extra money to spend.
Randolph, one OF the farmers, wears
heavy. clumsy leather boots and makes
big racket with them every time he comes
in the house. Gilbert is called the China
man, for he is always saying I ring dong
III ell the boys in all the cities have as
good time as We have. they would be all
right. Just wait until Christmas comes;
then we wiz have some fun. Well | am
sorry to say [ can't tell You any more
about this fine place. because ii is time to
peel the potatoes for supper. Then we
have the prayers and go to bed as usual /
wish many boy could have the pleasure
that we have. One thing more | can say
is, come and visit us Soon We VIII have
the new building and have a room each
When you visit US We VIII show YOU all
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FROM iil-bIs.
1t is not very long since there was found
after a farm fire near St Adams some
fifty sovereigns all fused aud melted to-
gether by the great heat, this little treas
ure being quite inexpicable to the present
tenants of the burnt premises, who had
not know of any such sum.
But these discoveries of molten or half
molten precious metal after fires have raw
aged old buildings are by no means un-
common. Some years ago a curious old
house near Pontefract. in Yorkshire, was
destroyed by fire, and, when the Wreckage
was afterward being sorted, about fifteen
magnificent ancient five-guinca pieces were
discovered half fused together in one mass.
From the cledrresS of some of the outer
coins ii was palpable that they had been in
an almost unique state of preservation.
The mass was purchased on the spot by
present Lord Crewe.
AT fire in Skellgate. Ripon, several
years ago. two Jumps of gold. each one
of the size of a mans fist, were found,
and ii was declared by an antiquary of
eminence that these had represented bags
of gold coin of the reign of Chares H. A
smaller piece of gold found represented GER
tain French and Spanish coins.
Much local sensation was caused by
these discoveries, for story was told
for long that two of the Workmen--who
afterward emigrated to America - had
found even larger Jumps of half-melted coin
than those which actually came 10 light.
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u.s.. LOWRY & Go. S NEW YORK
STOCK OFF UNDERWEAR.

We bought from this concern pnrt Of their stock
Of Mems Underwear consisting of Shirts and
Drawers
% dozen Salmon Col6red Rib Underwear, Under
shirts only. T5c grade. 3bc.; 30 dozen Extra
Heavyweight Wool F1eece-lined Underwear all
sizes, full regular made. 81 value. 4Tc; 25 dozen
Atwood Derby Rib, extra heavy, 1.50 grade.
SOC: 30 dozen Mems White Unlaundered Shirts,
reinforced back and front. pure linen BOSOM roc
grade, 33c. 100 dozen Fancy Colored Socks 25c.
grade. Zoe.
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supper is over: then the fun begins / play
the mouth organ. while all the rest OF the
boys march around the table and sing
dance and have = good time. Then the sor-
row comes; for We all have 10 go to bed
and get our nights rest. for we work mems
hours. eat mems big meals and pay mems
board and lodging | am also taller. and
have the keys of the Jail and sleep there
every night. The three dogs protect us at
night; they are Bruno. Susan and Hector
Hector Is great big dog and will chew
anybody up that comes to the republic at
nighttime. We rule the place ourselves,
with the chief of police. the Judge and my
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From Tit-Bits
You say you want to marry my daugh-
ter. Have you spoken TO herr"
Yes. sir replied the young man, land
have gained her consent
We'll if she has sad Yes that settles
it. Anyth -ng / m ght say OF do would not
have the ightest influence"
Then the young man went home ard won
dered IL he was not too young to marry
such girl.
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NECKWEAP.

Beautiful line nf Ladies' Windsor Ties, in
plain. plaid and polka spot effects, at 25c.
and soc.
TwIce-around Windsors. In polka spots
stripes. piaIds and Roman stripes. at SOC,
Zoe. and 81
Fine Crepe de Chene Scarfs tucked and
fringed and lace trimmed, at S1.25, 81 and
$50
beautiful line Of Embroidered Net Scarfs,
inclUding the New Duchess and Renaissance
Lace Ties, at Soc, I5c., 81 up to S4.f5.
Pretty line of Lace and Chiffon Jabots in
white, black and cOlOrs, 5Oc., Zoe, 81,
81 rs, 81 so up TO s. 80 and So.
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GRAlM-@l
GRAlN-0 !

Remember that name when yon want delicious
appetlzng nourishing food drink TO take the place
Of coffee Sold by all groceys and liked by all who
have used 1t Gran-0 IL made of pure grain. It
aids digestion and strengthens tie nerves 1t is
not stimuant. hut health builder. and the
children, well rs the adults. drink 1t with
great benefit Costs about u much as coffee
Sc. and 25c. per package. Ask your grocer for
0nainrO,
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Is highly recommended as q remedy for lung dis
-sss And as preventive for typhoid, maiarial
and all kinds Of fevers.
AeENlS, E. FOUGERA CO.. NEW YORK.
de6-Wn
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"STRICTLY RELIABLE QUALITIES"

What give absorbing topic the day. and perhaps this
beautiful and appropriate gifts be had
here be OF We aid possible
o put up gifts in tasteful packages
ANYP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Always an acceptable gift when the quail
ty selected is good We handle only the
fine qualities
Chiidren's and Mems Colored Bordered
HandkeFchiefs at 5c.
LADIES Alilinen handkerchief at Sc.
Ladies Fine AlI-linen Embroidered Hand
kerchIefs. I2Lsc.. 2ac-. Soc, f5c-. 81 and
81 IS. up to 1916.
Ladies' Al1-Iinen Initial Handkerchiefs,
l2i.c &c. Soc. and T5c.
Children's A1-linen Initial Handkerchefs,
In fancy boxes, for SOC
Dainty Hand-embr"idered Handkerchiefs
from France at 81 TO 81. rs.
Excellent quality Plain Hemstitched
Handkerchief. our own importation, at
I-1ac Z5c and Soc.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
%HoT HKLP ZACH OTHERf

- III
8. Newman, of Clemson
IT, makes a timely and pointed
CoNThS - tbe farmers of the State for
spps. nd better organizations among
mOE0 aIvas, His long experience and
tne s~nprehension of the needs OF the
cleo, Cess entitle him to a hearing on
.,,bisct, and we would that as a
tnIs If his contribution TO u col
r9S there might begin at once a re
.IaI Of old organizations and the for
Zen of new ones, until at least it
:.bt he said of every county South
n"E-Iins that there was q nucleus OF q
|-u,ors, organic alton that will eventu-
liz cover the entire State, reaching
~to every township and neighborhood.
The Cotton Plant has been been
,,oaching this doctrine, in season and
=, If season, but we fear with very
,;,tIe effect upon the farmers who read
that we have said. Lime upon line,
and precept upon precept," but even
his does not bring the results that
.-s aimed at, when it comes to con.
gineiug the farmers of South Carolina
that they should combine together
tor their own protection and improve
nent, Are they really opposed to re
heating the benefits Of organizations
0r do they believe that clubs, oranges
and alliances are a humbug and pre-
,once7 We would like TO hear from
some of the men, il there are such
vbo hold that organic ttion among the
farmers is q delu Ion and q snare, and
that the beneficial results claimed for
them are never realized. Will some
one champion that side of the the ques
ton. and advance the 8 that
Justify the farmers remaining in their
nresent disorganizsd stateH
Lot the matter be fairly discussed, ii
there Is any valid ground TO stand upon
IN opposing the og~anizatian OF the
farmers. Our columns are open to 6
fuII and free discuss on, and we viii
Guarantee that good will come Of It.
for we have never yet een the day thai
temperate, good natured discussion
was not profitable in the end, and ever
rsncorous controversy has it's uses and
beneRs. The door ia wide open, anC
There are any so disposed we would
gladly give their views in opposition tt
cubs, alliances and the like. We know
there are men who deride and denouncc
past eff Jrts, but we want to hear from
those who can make an argumen
against the benefits and advantages o
o~rgsnIzation itself. Are there any sucl
men alive9-Cotton Plant.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
How To Find Out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with
your water and let it stand twenty
four hours; q sediment or settling indI-
Gates an unhealthy condition OF the
kidneys; if it stains your linen it 10
evidence of kidney trouble; too fire.
quent desire to pass it or pain in the
back is also convincing proof that the
kidneys and bladder are out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Klmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
fulhlls every wish in curing rheuma-
tism, pain il the back, kidneys, liver,
bladder and every part Of the urinary
passage. IT corrects inability to hold
water and scalding pain in passing it,
or bad effects following use OF liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that I'M
pleasant necessity Of being compelled
to go often during the day, aud to get
I'D many times during the night. The
mild and the extraordinary effect OF
Swamp Root is o realized. 1t stands
the highest for it's wonderful cures OF
the most distressing cases. IT you
need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in fifty cent
and one-dollar SIS
You have a sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery and a book that
tells more about it, both sent abso,
lutely free by mail, address DR.. Kill
mer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When
writing mention that you read this
generous offer in the Raleigh Progress
sive Farmer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Great prosperity among the farmers
/: the mission of tbs Mccormick.
SPEED q, harvest time is all important,
Prompt saving Of crops can money
IL the farmers pocket. Delay means
loss, speed means profit. Buy the Nc
Cormick and you will get your full
moneys worth Mccormick sets the
standard IN binders, Mowers, R sapers,
Corn HarvegEers, Rakes and Shredders.
OR readers Will note that we are
now carrying the ed. of only one firm
manufacturing vehicles and selling
direct to buyers-the E kbart Carriage
and Harness Mfg. Co., of Elkhart, Ind.
Tney are thoroughly reliable and we
are sure our readers a save money
BY purchasing buggies. carriages ana
harness from them. They sell every
thing they make direct from the fac
tory to the consumer. Their terms
are either cash with order OF 9. 0 D.
with fullest privilege Of examination,
and their experience is that the cash
buying principle is growing upon the
people. By far the greatest percen'
tage Of their orders contain cash re-
mItsance. This is very compliment
tary to the Elkhart people and their
fair business methods. They are un-
doubtedly the largest manufacturers
Of vehicles and harness in the world
selling direct to the consumer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
MUSIC IN THE HOME.

When children have reached the
trying, transition period, i. e., when
they are not children, neither are they
men nor women, then must we forget
ourselves for their sake. Apropos OF
this, my favorite magazine is just at
hand. Oh, how Hong to turn its leaves
aud to drink in it's rich treasures OF
thought But there is q big boy in the
case; a boy who longs for the streets,
where, alas, many of his companions
Ind a rendezvous until late hours.
There they are imbibing the first les
sons in vice. I know that an hour or
90 Of my time at the piano with him,
paying his favorite duets, will keep
ain better than anything else until
bedtime. Thus, for the once, mothers
apron strings" can hold him, and he is
unconscious oft all. The trouble often
with said apron strings is that they
saow too plainly, or they are tied too
firmly.
Inc cry ing evil of the times seems to
Dc too much outside amusement for
children. Home is getting to be but a
convenient boarding ploce, hence they
must seek Amusement elsewhere. Hap.
py are the parents that have their fam.
ny on some quiet farm, remote from
temptation, for all will be well when