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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-01
COLLEGE DEGREES.

Senator Munford introduced a bill
"n'ch proposes the amendment OF the
act incorpora ting the trustees of Union
Theological Seminary so as to give tbe
BOARD the power TO confer such degrees
upon graduates as may be provided
by the bylaws of the institution.
BILLS PASSED.
Among the bills passed was ono to
amend the charter of Newport News.
Others were as follows:
10 amend Code relating to reportnr
of Court of Appeals.
10 protect purchaser for valuable
consideration.
10 give county courts jurisdiction
upon sere facSas. etc.
10 amend section G22 of Code. pro-
viding for collection of unpaid taxes
by renting real estate.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the House the clerk read a veto
message from the Governor on n bill
offered by Mr.. Madison. Of Newport
News. to increase the number Of land
assessors in the county Of Warwick
The Governors veto was sustained by
a unanimous vote.
Senate bill 293. amending the Code in
relation to reducing the bond of oyster
inspectors, caused much deba e. in
dulged in by Messrs Pitcher, OF Eau
quier; Matthews, OF Accomac; Hunley,
of Mathews, and Petit. of Fluvanna
Mr.. Pitcher took advantage of the bill
to make a general speech on the oys-
ter question. The bill was finally
passed
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RICHMOND NEWS
AND GOSSIP
Continued from Paget.

days. '' y
Senator Lupton introduced a bill 70
create and maintain a State Board of
crop Pest Commissioners and TO define
their powers. This act is designed to
make more effective the present Inv
AhnN&A- s5lu .tUSn S1,iIn I 81
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-01
AGAIN POSTPONED.

The land grabbers' act, which has
been in the ofling for some time, was
again postponed, this time until Fri
day at ! o'clock. when it will be the
special order.
TO increase the salary of .he Judge of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-01

GAN YOU AFFORD TO BE W1Tlr
" out health insurance when II costs so
little each year: s2.Cj n year pays So 60
per week. StoJ year pays $40 90 per
week, $1,000 per year pays $500 per week.
5000 per year pays 5000 per week. For
WARD & ELAN. suffolk. Va.
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SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

ID RIzE FLOUR FREE. : WITH
every dollar purchase Of groceries at
my store for the next SO DAYS I'll hand
YOU a numbered ticket. The holder OF
me lucky ore. VIII receive n, barrel of
cred free 10 all parts Of the town
w. X BENNETT Grocer
fol-St 10 k,lby street. Suffolk
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
SHORT NEWS ITEMS.

The Juvenile Foresters held meet
ing in the lodge rooms over J. G. Bone
& Sons store last evening. Consider
the members at each meeting.
A number of the ladies of the Pres
byterian church met at the home of
Mrs. ComstOck, on Cherry street, yes
terday afternoon in the interests of
the Ladies' Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary society. The different matters
relative to the society's work were dis
cussed and much business transacted.
The members of the Young Mems
Temperance, Literary and Beneficial
society cadets. Of st. Mary's Catholic
celebrate ST. Patrick's day in a fitting
manner tomorrow. In the morning the
cadets will attend services in honor
of the day at st. Mary's Catholic
church. Later they will marshal their
forces together and parade the prin-
cipal streets of the borough.
The Pennsylvania and Erie and Wyo-
ming Valley Railroad companies paid
their employees yesterday.
The employees of the Green Ridge
colliery will be paid their monthly
earnings tomorrow.
An institute comprising the teachers
of the borough schools will be held in
the central building Saturday morn
ing. March "a, at 9 o'clock.
The employees working at Spencer's
mine will receive their pay for the
month tomorrow.
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TOLD IN BRIEF.

Last evening number of ladies as
sembled at the Young Womens Chris
tian association rooms. on North Main
avenue. to listen to an instructive talk
on Cooking" given by Miss Smith,
directress Of domestic science Of the
central city Young Women's Christian
association. Throughout the talk Miss
Smith gave advice on economy in the
preparation of food. All present en-
joyed the evenings discourse very
much.
The young people of the Memorial
Baptist church conducted a social in
the church parlors last evening. Those
present were favored with a number
OF selections on the graphaphone. The
social and entertainment will be re-
peated this evening.
The evangelical meetings which have
been held at the Court Street Metho.
dist Episcopal church will be closed
this evening. About fifty new men,
bers will be taken into the church Sun
day morning. Dr. Buck will be pres
ent at the evening services.
Band No. % of the North Main Ave-
nue. Baptist church will conduct a
maple sugar social at the home of Miss
Helen Clark, on Wood street, this
evening. Admission. fifteen cents.
The Excelsior Dramatic club will pro-
duce the Irish drama. Captain Jack.
or the Irish Outlaw" in st. Mary's hall
this evening.
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NIGHT SCHOOL CLOSED.

Night school was closed at No. %
school last evening. Professor Kem-
merling has been very successful with
the boys who have attended the school
this year and is we'll pleased with the
final report.
An entertainment was held last
night. the feature of which was a de-
bate on the question. Resolved. That
Women should Have the Right ia
Vote" The following participated:
Affirmative. d. Y. williams, James
Lewis. David Jones: negative. Edward
Lewis. Griffith Thomas. A. Gurren
The judges were David Evans. f. l.
Benjamin and William LOTUS. The
Affirmative side was successful
The rest Of the programme was :
follows: Solo. Mr.. Haydn Cousin: vo.
cal solo. William Davis piano solo
Miss Bessie Evans: recitation. Mr.. Cas-
WALTON Davis: vocal solo. John Evans
recitation. Miss Mamie Evans: recita-
tion. Raymond Robinson; vocal solo
William Evans.
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3 o'clock this afternoon. The contem-
plated burial at Plymouth has been
aba andoned.
An infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Co.
mer Davis. of Lafayette street. was
buried In Washburn street cemetery
yesterday afternoon.
The Tourist club of Division No. I,
A. o. H., will conduct a dance in
Mears' hall this year.
A basket social will be held this
evening at the home of Alfred God
shall, 154 South Sumner avenue.
Mrs. Margaret Roberts will give
talk to the members of the Y. W. c.
A. this evening.
Charles. the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Fowler, of jackson
street. is III.
Park avenue. was stricken with para
lysis few days ago and is In a pre-
cafious condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Carr. Of North
Bromley avenue. have as their guest
J. Jansen. of New York city.
Mrs. J. Gardner and daughter have
returned from the south and are the
guests Of. Mrs. Arthur Spencer. of
North Main avenue.
Miss Sarah Decker. of Moscow. Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. David Weed,
Of Jackson street.
]. Wesley Stark. of Wyoming coun-
~, Is visiting his brother. william
stark. of Sloan avenue.
Mrs. H. &. Price. of Chicago. is visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. f. j. Neave. Of Sloan
avenue.
A birthday surprise party was ten
dered John NJ. Edwards. of West Elm
street. on Wednesday evening, which
was an enjoyable event
Miss Stella Evans, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. d. d. Evans. of South Main
avenue. entertained number OF
young friends at her home Wednesday
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ment of branch postoftice in this Sec
ton of the city and the building oper.
ations contemplated this year, the sug-
gestion of booming a Greater West
Scranton are not out OF place at this
time. The vast amount Of territory
opened up for building purposes within
the past few years and the extraordi-
nary inducements offered to those de-
string home sites, are excellent argu-
ments In favor of such an idea.
Already many homes have been es-
tablished in Trip Park. Lincoln
Heights, Fairview Heights and Belle
vue Heights, and with the opening Of
spring additional buildings will be
erected in all Of these places and in
West Park. Pettebone Heights, Farr
Heights. Round Woods Tract, Wash.
burn street and the Keyser Valley.
What is now needed to insure the
permanent stability of West Scranton
is a few industries. a viaduct over the
West Lackawanna avenue crossing and
more sewers. Additional paved streets
are also needed and better fire and
police protection in the outlying dis.
tricts.
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EVENTS OF DAY IN
,e WEST SCRANTON
POST OFFICE INSPECTOR COR
MAN MAKES INQUIRIES.
Relative to the Necessity for the Es-
tablishment of a Branch Post once
on This side-Conference Held
with Members Of the Board Of
Trade-Boom for Greater West
Scranton-Funeral of Richard Ger
rity-Contemplated changes-other
Shorter Paragraphs.

The proposed branch postoffice pro.
ject inaugurated by the West Side
Board Of Trade some time ago Is as
Stunning a decidedly favorable aspect.
and If the conference held yesterday
afternoon between Inspector German
and representatives of the board can
be taken as a criterion. the establish
ment will be an assured fact.
When the subject was first brought
90 the attention of the board COM
mittee was appointed to further the
plan and the matter was presented TO
Postmaster Ripple. who was urged to
do what he could in behalf of the>
branch office. The committee was in
structed as to what course should be
pursued and the necessary steps were
taken toward that end.
At subsequent meeting of the
board a petition was unanimously
adopted outlining the needs of such an
institution and copies were forwarded
to Congressman Connell and Commis-
sioner Powderly in Washington. Both
~ these gentlemen Immediately recog-
nized the necessity for Il branch post
office and acknowledged the receipt OF
the petitions and added that everything
possible would be done to further the
project.
CONGRESSMAN Connell submitted the
proposition to the postofiice officials.
who looked favorably upon the plan.
and 1t was referred to the assistant
postmaster general. with instructions
10 secure information regarding the
location. necessity and advisability of
establishing a branch postoffice in
West Scranton.
The committee was advised few
lays ago by Mr.. Powderly that the in
spector of this district had been noti-
fed to visit this part of the city and
satisfy himself relative to the branch,
and asked that committee of citi-
zens be named and some data be fur
nished to substantiate the boards
claim for recognition by the postal au-
thorities a. Washington. This action
was accordingly taken at the regular
meeting of the board last Tuesday
evening and a conference was ar
ranged.
At , o'clock yesterday afternoon In
spector German met a committee OF
representative business men at the
Electric City Wheelmen's headquarters
and discussed the project in all its
details. Among those present were d.
D. Evans, T. Fellows Mason, A. Il.
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BIRTHDAY PARTY.

John. the young son of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Mawson. of 533 North, MAIN
avenue. was rendered birthday party
at his home Wednesday evening. The
time was enjoyably spent in games.
music. etc. and refreshments were
served. The guests were:
Annie Stewart, Jennie Lance. Edith
Wilson. Elizabeth Walsh. Naomi STEM
ner. Virginia Sheridan. Elizabeth Price.
Alice Cooper. Cassie Davis. Ada Will
son. Olwin Williams. Marsella Walsh.
Maud Peary. Elizabeth Peary, Viola
Williams, Alma Evans and Jennie
Ietz; Masters Michael Sheridan. Will
lam Fitzgerald. Christopher. Mannix.
Harry Lett. August Clark. William
Ace, John Harris, Fred Coleman. AL
fred Clarklin. Walter Pierce. Edgar
Jones, Patrick Gilroy. David Richards.
Charles Mawson. David Davis, David
Clarke, Warner Ruthbeck. william
Coleman, William Letz. William H.
Davis. Whitfield Williams and John
MawSOn
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GREEN RIDGE.

Miss Mertice Bayley gave a very de-
lightful card party at her home, on
Marion street. last evening. Among the
guests present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Pratt Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Dolph, Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Sherer.
Misses Ella and Florence Fuller. Grace
Peck. Nettie Knapp. May Kiefer,
Messrs. James Fuller. Will Schimpff.
r. A. Van Dusen. Charles Knapp. Ford
Pratt. Ralph Gregory. John Down. Of
this city. and the Misses stephens, Of
Montrose.
Mrs. f. L. Merriman has issued in
vitations for an "at home" to be given
on Friday. March %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Warner, of Dick
son avenue, will entertain at their
home this evening.
u. w. Beers. of Honesdale, visited
Green Ridge friends yesterday.
The following programme will he
rendered at the EpwOrth leagueSenter-
tainment in the Asbury Methodist
Episcopal church tonight: Instrument
tai solo. Miss Ida Gisner: recitation.
Miss Mildred Green: vocal duet. Miss
Eva Dorsey and Mr.. Willis Leonard:
recitation, Nina Harris: song, Mrs. B.
r. Jayne.
G. E. Gregory. of Lake Winola. is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Smith, Of
Monsey avenue.
Miss Mabel Dershimer is acting as
substitute for Miss Cora Griffin, teacher
at No. q school, during the latter's ILL.
ness.
Mrs. r. NJ. Pascoe. Of Avoca, is visit
ing Rev. and Mrs. Madison, of Monsey
avenue.
Mrs. c. NJ Carr and Miss Mildred
Mitchell. Of Monroe avenue. have re-
turned from visit to New York city.
Miss Lizzie Tillou. of Dickson ave-
phia.
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Eynon. A. NJ. Morse, b. G. Morgan, G.
l.. Daniels. John J. Davies, A. B.
Holmes and H. d. Jones, all OF whom
are affiliated with the Board Of Trade.
The committee presented facts bear
ing upon the necessity, population.
present service etc, and advanced ar
guments in behalf Of the proposed
branch office which received favorable
recognition from the inspector. Mr..
German was much impressed with the
earnestness of the citizens committee
and expressed himself as being ini-
pressed by the arguments offered in
behalf of the project.
When the whole matter was eX-
planned to the satisfaction Of the in
spector the committee took Mr., Cor
man on a tour of inspection, which was
taken for the purpose of looking over
available places wherein the postoffice
may be located in the event of the
postal authorities granting the request
Of the Board of Trade.
The places inspected were the store
rooms at 1l10 Jackson street. LOG North
Main avenue and 125 South Main ave-
nue., any of which could be secured
after April IL desired. This ended
the conference, and Inspector German
will report the result Of his investi-
cation to Postmaster General Charles
Emory Smith at Washington.
The appropriation for the mainten-
ance of branches and the establish
ment of new offices will be made in
May.
If branch is established on this side
the owner of the building where the
Office will be located will be required
to furnish a safe. letter boxes. tables,
fixtures, heat. light and other neces-
sary adjuncts to a branch Office. all
Of which will be advertised for and will
be included in the contract made.
In view Of the prospective establish
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
AIMED AT MONOPOLY.
A Joint Resolution Proposing an
Amendment to the Constitution.

Washington. March l5.-Representa-
tive Ray. of New York. chairman of
the house committee on judiciary. and
at the head of a special ub-committee
on trusts. today introduced the fol-
lowing joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the constitutions:
Resolved, etc, that the following
article be proposed to the legislatures
of the several states as an amendment
to the constitution OF the United
States:
ARTICLE xvi, the congress shall have
power to regulate and repress mono-
poles and combinations; to create and
dissolve corporations and dispose OF
their property: to make all laws ne
cessary and proper for the execution
of the foregoing powers. Such powers
may be exercised by the several states
i'm any matter not in conflict with the
laws of the United States"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
HAPPENINGS OF
NORTH SCRANTON
Mr.. AND MRS. JEREMIAH
BELLIES ENTERTAIN.
Enjoyable Time Given the Members
Of Their Sunday School Glasses.
Entertainment Given in Providence
Methodist Episcopal church-Clos-
ing Exercises at No. IS Night
School - Miss Smiths Talk on
Cooking-other News Notes and
Personal Briefs.

Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah Bellies pleas.
antly entertained the Sunday school
GLASSES connected with the North Main
Avenue Baptist church at their home
on North Main avenue last evening.
The evening was spent most enjoyably
with music and various games. Re.
freshments were served later.
Those present were: Misses Minnie
klees, Ida Igler, Rose Guther. Bessie
Stanton. Emma Mann. Pearl Walters,
Eda Walters. Flora Bright, Maud Grf-
fin. Anna Potter and Frances Potter;
Messrs. Isaac Mills, Edward Evans.
William Evans, Asa stanton. Arthur
Van Campen, Jerry Stanton. Joseph
II. Richardson, Robert Richardson.
Howard Morgan and Edwin Simpson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT.

An entertainment was held last
night in the parlors Of the Providence
Methodist Episcopal church under the
auspices of the Junior Epworth league.
In spite of the inclemency of the
weather a large audience was present.
The pantomimic exhibition by Miss
Lulu Constantine was we'll received
and she was compelled to respond to
several encores.
The tableaux under the direction of
Miss Laura Hawkey were very unique
and prettily arranged and were the
features Of the evening. Piano, violin,
flute and autoharp solos were also
given. as was also a flag drill under
the supervision Of Mrs. T.. Carson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
BUZZ SAW CUT HIM.

Bert Barnes, of North Rebecca ave-
nue.. an employe of Washburn, Will
Jams & Co.. had one Of his fingers bad
ly mang.ed a few days ago while at
work in the banning mill on Meridian
stveet.
Barnes was engaged in operating
mitre machine. and while he was in the
act Of saving a piece Of wood his fin-
ger was caught in the saw and almost
split the whole length. His injury was
dressed at the West Side hospital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
CONTEMPLATED CHANGES.

On April several changes will oc-
cur in business places on Main ave-
nue.. Tailor Richard Nichols will re-
move to the central city. after con-
wears.
Johns Brothers. hardware dealers.
will remove from LOG North Main ave-
nue. to the Mears building and w. Fl.
Morgan & Company. the shoe dealers,
will occupy the store room at 103 North
Main avenue, at present occupied by
Levy, the clothier
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
IF (0FFEs PoISoNs YOU,

ruins Your digestion, makes you nervous
and sallow complexioned keeps you
awake nights and acts against your sys.
tenn generally, try Grain.O. the new food
drink 1t Is made of pure selected grain
and is healthful, nourishing and appetiz.
ing. 1t has none of the bad effects OF
coffee yet It II lust as pleasant to the
taste and when properly prepared can't
be told from the finest OF coffees Costs
drink for the children and adults. ASK
your grocer for Grain.O. Is and 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
TO DUNMORE TAX PAYERS.
Pay your taxes at once and save the
penalty. ="
PERSONAL NOTES.

James Ellis, of Church street. stu
dent at Wyoming seminary, is home
on a short vacation.
Charles +. McCannon. of Wilkes
Barre. was a caller in the borough yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Gallena, OF
Butler street. are entertaining their
daughter, Mrs. Hopkins, of Buffalo,
". Y.
Miss Emma Brundage. of George
town, Pa, is a guest in the borough.
Mrs. Van Pelt, of Philadelphia, is
being entertained In town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
OBITUARY

Miss Alice Crebb. of Plymouth died
early yesterday morning al the Lacka-
wanna hospital. where she received treat
ment for the last three months. She was
26 years of age. and her remains will
probably be taken to plymouth and there
inferred.
Miss Louisa Schultz, aged a years. died
yesterday morning at the home of her
sister. Mrs. Frank Metz, 326 Tenth street.
The funeral will occur tomorrow after
noon at o'clock Interment will be
made In Honesdale.
Miss Jane Cummings aged 30 years,
died yesterday at her residence, 236 Penn
avenue. She Is survived by the following
brothers: William. Michael. Edward and
Joseph. The funeral announcement will
appear later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Newly Organized W. c. T. U. to Meet
Today-Missionary Meeting.
other News Notes.

The newly organized Women's Chris
tian Temperance union. which sprung
into existence last week with a men,
bership of fifteen, will meet to fur
ther their organization and interests in
the Sunday school rooms of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church this afternoon.
A chance will be given all who may
see fit to attend to join the union and
active work will soon be taken up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
TO GUST A BURGESS.
It Is Charged That Schmaltz, Of
Hughestown, Has Not Paid Taxes.

District Attorney Martin, of Luzerne
county. has secured writ of quo war
ranto against Jacob F. Schmaltz. bur-
CESS Of Hughestown. to compel him
to show by what authority he claims
to possess and exercises the Office OF
burgess.
The petition upon which the writ
was issued sets forth that Schmaltz
was elected burgess for q term of three
years. on election day. February 90,
and that at that time and for two
years prior had not paid any county.
state and other taxes, and not Abeins
an elector is ineligible to the Office OF
burgess.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
ALASKAN REVENUE CRUISE.
Five Cutters to Assemble at Seattle
in Nav.

San Francisco, March 1.-THE reve-
nue. cutter Bear has arrived here from
San Diego. where she has been for the
past five weeks. During her stay at
the southern port the timbers of the
vessel were thoroughly dried. She will
now be prepared for her cruise in Alas
kan waters.
All the vessels Of the revenue fleet
will leave here about May and will
assemble at Seattle May 20. They will
then start on the northern trip. The
fleet includes the Bear, Rush. Grant.
McCulloch and Manning, the latter
vessel now being on her way here from
New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
REPATRIATINa sPANIARDs
General Otis Ships 533 Rescued
Prisoners to Barcelona.

Washington, March To- A cable mes
sage from General Otis at Manila. re-
ceivsd at the war deps rtment, says
that he shipped today .or barcelona.
Spain. 533 spaniards. including eighty
four officers and Az enlisted men OF
the Spanish army who had been res
cued from the Filipino insurgents: also
the wives of eight officers and fourteen
children of the families of officers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
IVORITEs ENJOY SMOKER.

The members Of Devil SAINT lodge of
Ivorites attended the meeting of Rob-
ert Morris lodge last evening and We're
entertained in an enjoyable manner.
Speeches were delivered by several of
the visitors. songs were sung and
cigars were passed.
A fraternal feeling exists between
the two lodges which increases with
such assemblies. and the members of
the older organization were much
pleased with their reception last even
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-16
CANADA WANTS TRADE.
Proposed Line Of Fruit Steamships
Favored by Islanders.

Kingston. Jamaica, March 15.-The
Canadian Steamship company proposes
running a line of fruit steamships be-
tween Jamaica and Canada. The COM
pany has petitioned the government
for subsidy. but no reply has yet been
received.
The fruit growers Of the southwest
ern ports OF Jamaica favor the pro-
posal, which Is not intended to inter-
fere with the operations of the Boston
Fruit company.