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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-07

One OF 1.-THE most notable improve
ments that has been made on the Lack
awanna railroad, under the new man
agement. is the substitution of con-
crete foundations for Masonry work in
bridge building and construction work.
Within the past year over ten thou
sand barrels of cement have been used
in concrete work, and today not foot
of cut stone is used in the foundations
of either bridges or buildings along the
road. The concrete foundations are
built of gravel. sand and cement, and
this combination of materials makes
the hardest concrete possible.
For a number of years different
western roads have used this concrete
in their construction work, but the
Lackawanna railroad under the pres
ent management. were the first to in
troduce it in the east and the success
they have met with has encouraged
other roads to use it. until now it is
generally looked upon as the substi
tute for cut stone and masonry work
in all heavy construction work.
One of the best evidences of the
practica bility of this substance can he
seen in the foundations of the Oak
street bridge on the Keyser Valley
branch of the Lackawanna railroad.
There a new modern steel span has
Supplanted the old wooden structure
that has done service for so many
years. and the girders rest on solid
foundations of concrete, either of
which are nearly eighty-two feet long,
and the bridge span is fifty feet long
and nearly thirty-four feet wide.
Two tracks cross this bridge now, in
stead of one as formerly, and thou
sands of tons of coal are hauled over
that branch daily. The new bridge at
Oak street was placed in position re-
Gently, under the direction of Superin-
tendent Hixson who takes much pride
in explaining the work that has been
done there and what is under way at
different points along the line.
He expects to have force of men at
work in few days tearing down and
rebuilding the old round-house in the
Lackawanna yard, to accommodate the
large number of new engines that the
company has ordered within the pas
year.
Work will soon be commenced on a
concrete arch bridge on the main line,
east Of Nay Aug tunnel. and "A number
of other minor improvements are now
under way. The construction depart
ment is one of the busiest in the com
pany's roster, and thousands of dollars
are being spent every day for labor
and material in improving the road.
The steam derricks now in use great
ly facilitate the work of construction,
particularly i'm the handling of i'm
mense steel girders and bridges. What
would formerly require a force of men
a weeks time to accomplish. the steam
derricks now handle easily inside of an
hour.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-07
KNIGHTS OF MALTA.

King David commandery No. 30i at Waynes.
boIo, Pa, had eleven candidates for admission
on sept B. and expects to make early applics'
ton tor large class
Israel Putnam commandcry No, 200. will I've
instituted at Danvcrs, Mass, on Sept Q, by the
grand commander and staff. 1t has been organ.
izhed by Supreme Generaissmo Sir George s.
Jones
Sir T.. ". Cavcnder, Of Excelsior commandely
No g. Altoona is at the German hospital,
Philadelphia undergoing an operation for ap.
pcndcitis lie is in charge Of Holy Gross COM
msndcry, No. 81
Holy Cross commandcry, No. ~, at Philade.
phia, enjoyed fine collation. on sept. ., proWd-
ed by tie retiring sir knight commander, Sir
James Burton Wright, whose term has been
successful in every way.
Among the many new comndndCricS now in
progress Of organization are those at the follow
ing places Buffalo, \. y; Elizabeth, y. J.;
Chicago, H.; Norfolk, Va; Baltimore, Md, !;
Carnegie, West Chester, Hanover, Beaver Falls.
Washington, Arlmore Norristown and other
places in Pcnnsy ylyania,
American Commanderv, No. SOS, will be sta.
toned at Palmcrton, Carbon county, Pa, hy the
grand commander and stan, during this month.
The floor work will be done by the degree OF
STAFF Of Jcrdan Commandcry, No. lo2 Of Allen.
town. The organization was effected by Past
Commander Sir A. J, Freed, Of No, lO2.
Mcliti commandery, No. lH, at Media, Della.
ware county, Pa, will attend divine worship at
Media Baptist church, on Sunday evening. Sept.
10. when a sermon appropriate 10 the occasion
will he preached by the pastor, Rev. W H..
Thatcher. Invitations 10 participate have been
sent TO Oriental commandcry, No, lO5. OF Ches.
ter: Elan commandery, No. i22, Of Elam;
Brotherly Love commsndery, No, li6, Of M.rcus
Hook, and Imperial commdndery, No. 2a5, ui
Chester.
Labor day in Massachusetts was a busy time
with the sir knights. Signot conmanicry, No.
lSS at Someryillc, laid the corner stone Of the
new Malta temple, amid a large gathering ~
supreme and grand officers, and companions Of
the order Hospitaller commandely, at Attic.
boro held local celebration, Paul Revere com.
mandcry, No 200 at Chelsea, announces an at
tractNe programme for Sept and ., with
church services and a social and collation. the
second evening,
Mount Oliyet commsndcry, No. II. and Is
Lolde commandery, No. -, at Williamsport,
Pa, will hold a social reunion in the council
chamber Of No. II on sept o, when royal time
Ia anticipated. Great interest has already been
aroused among the companions az Williamsport
by the work Of the general committee. who are
making extensive arrangements for the annual
convocati ion Of the grand commandery OF Penn
syyanid, in May, 1872 II Is proposed n make
a grand parade an interesting feature, with uni
formed hattalions from every part Of the state
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The Amy Lee Engagement.

Tie engagement of sparkling Amy Lee at the
Academy OF Music. which, from financial aud
artistic standpoint, has been one of the most
successful ever PLAYED at this theater, will ter
inmate with a matinee this afternoon and even.
ing performance OF Lotta's great sensational Eng
ish melodrama, "The Little Detective" Since
Lotta's retirement few actresses have cared to
appear in this play, MS IT requires extreme yer.
satility the star appearing in five different char
acters each widely different, namely society
girl. a German servant, street mchin and a
garrulous old woman.
The murder in the third act and execution Of
the villain in the last act are two of the strong
est dramatic clmaxcs ever written The advance
sale for beth the matinee and evening are very
large and standing room only audiences are sure
to be in attendance at each performance
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DURYEA.

A pleasant surprise party was held
at the home of Lee Edsall of this
place. Pleasant games We're INDUCED
in and refreshments were served.
ThOs" present We're: Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Edsall and daughters Musette
and Rena, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wild
rick and son Will and daughter Jen-
ME, Mrs. zimmerman and son George
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Porter. Mrs. Fred
Copp, Mrs. James ROLES and son
Charles. Hugh Conkey, James Bothick
David Reed.
Miss Lille Driscol, of New York. is
visiting at the home Of her aunt, Mrs.
s. &. Dlls. of this place.
Mrs. William Gearhart OF this place,
is visiting friends in Providence.
Misses Eliza and Sarah Brown are
visiting friends at Harvey's lake.
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SATERDAY. SEPTEMBER I.

Wild Cats, Ea>t-l.3O a. M, William Kirby,
with George Burt's crew; 4 a. m, w. J. Moscr;
. a. IN, g. I. staples; a. m, NJ r. NcLanc;
10 a. m., !. II. Masters; II a. m, II. Bisbng
p, m. f. Ialctt; > p. m, A. II. Rowe; ) p.
M, T. Fitzpatrick; p. m, +. Van Wormcr.
SUBMITS. Etc.--6 a. m, east, J. Carrigg; a.
m. west G. Frounfelkcr; II a. M, west, ". Fin.
ncrty; p M, east, !. j. Murray; ! p. m,
Nay Aug, r. McAllstcr: p. M, Cayuga,
ThompSon p. m, Cayuga, VI. Gney.
Pushers-s a. m, Houser; 10 a. M, s. Fin.
ncrty; 1l3O a. m, Moran; y. M, Murphy:
Q p. m, W. II. Bartholomew; 10 p. M, A. Wide.
nCr
Passenger Engines a. m, Gafnry: 7 a. m.
Singer: 10 a. M. 4. Naumsn; 10 a. m. F, T..
Secor; p. m, stanton; $50 p, m, McGovern.
Wild Cats. WcSt--5 a. m, J. II. McCann; a.
m. John Gahagan; a. m, +. Wall; 10 n. nj,
?. Cavanaugh II a. m. n. Casncr; ! =. M,
Lattimer, with W. n. Nichols crew; . y. m,
7. DoudCan; p. m, Costello; p. IN, o, Ran
dolph; p. m, George Thomas.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad.

For Philadelphia and New York via n l. H.
r. r., at 6.45 and 93S a. m, and 2.lS, 427
(Back Diamond EXprc>s), and ll.3O y. M Sun.
days, d. & II. II. r., ljs, S.27 p. nj.
For White Haven, liazleton and principal
points in the coal regions, Via ID. q IT, r. r.,
t.i5 2.ls and Az =. m. For Pottsvilc, 6.45
m, 2.ls p. m.
For Bethlehem. Easton, Reading, Harrisburg
and principal intermediate stations via D. & II
II. r., 6.45, 9.3s a. M; Els. i97 (Black Dia.
mond EXprcS), 1l.30 p. m, sundays, D. & H.
II. r., 0.3s a. M l.5S S.27 p. m.
For Tunkhannock, Towanda, Elmira. Ithaca
Geneva and principal intermediate stations, via
D., l.. & W. r. r., S 10 a. m. and 3 40 y. M
For Geneva, Rochester Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Chicago and all points west, via d. & H. r. r !,
7.4s ll55 a. m, LIS, 3.S3 CBlack Diamond Tx
press), 7.4s. l0,4l, ll.30 p. m. sundays, d. 4 II.
II. r., 1l.55, s.27 p. m.
Pullman paror and sleeping or Lchigh Valley
parlor cars on all trains between Wilkes Barre
and New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo and Sus
pension Bridge.
ROLLIN II. WILBUR, Gen. supt, 20 Cortland
street. New York.
CHARLES s. LEE. Gen. Pass. AGt. 26 Cortland
street, New York.
A. W. NoNNEMACHER, Div, Pass. Agt, South
Bethlehem, Pa.
For tickets and Pullman reservations apply to
800 Lackawanna avenue, Scranton, Pa.
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Remodelling a Breaker.

A large new breaker is being erected
at Duryea by the Lehigh Valley Coal
company. Some time ago the latter
company purchased breaker from the
Newton Coal company. They saw an
opportunity to increase the capacity OF
the colliery and suspended operations
while the necessary repairs were being
made.
A large force of men were put to
york remodelling the old structure,
building large addition and erecting
"A washery, 1t will take about six
weeks to get things in readiness, but
when operations are resumed, IL viii
give employment TO about 600 men and
bOyS,
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New Jersey Central.

Stations in New York-Foot OF Liberty street,
\. r. and South Ferry.
" TINE TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE 50, 1901.
Trains leave scranton for New York, Newark,
rliyabeth, Philadelphia EaSton, Bethlehem, Al.
icntown. Mauch Chunk and White Haven, at : u
a M; express, ll0; express, 400 p, m. Sun.
days, 2,l5 p. m,
For Pittston and WllkoS'Barrc 500 a. M; ll0
For Baltimore and Washington and points
South and West via Bethlehem, S.j5 a. NJ. 40
and 400 p. NJ, SUNDAYS 2.l5 p. M.
For Long Branch, Ocean Grove, etc, at So
m. Through COACH, and 10 p. m.
For Reading, Lebanon and harrisburg, via y
lcntown, $50 a. III. and l,lO p. n SunG.
For Pottsyilc, s.55 a, M, 10 p. m.
For Mountain Park. S55 a. m, ll0 and
p. m.
Through tickets TO all points cast, south
west at lowest rates at the station.
G. VI. BLRr Gen. Pass.
j. II. OLHAuSEN, Gen. ~
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Delaware. Lackawanna and Western

Trains leave Scranton for New lork-At |. t0
500, 555, $50 and 1905 a. m. l2t9. $40
3.i5, 800 and $50 p. m. For New York and
Philadclphia7.5O and 1906 a M. and 10 40 and
34j D. m. For Tobyhanna--At 6.lO D. m. For
Buffaio--i.15, 622 and 900 a. M; $50 352, 7.Oj
and il 30 .. m. For BinRhamton and way sta.
tions-l02O a. m. and los p. M For Oswcgo
Syracuse and Utica-l.15 and 6.22 a, m; 130
and 352 p. M Osw'go, syracuse and Utica
train at 622 a. m. daily, except Sunday. For
Montrose-9.Uo a. m; los and 1.Oj p. m.
Nicholson accommodation-4,O 90 and g. Is p. IN.
Bloomsburg Dvsion--For Northumberland, at
Gas and l005 a. M; 100 and 6.l0 p. IN. For
Plymouth, at $40 a. M; 35j and oO5 p m.
Sunday Trains-For New York. i.40, 800, 555
and 1905 a. m; 800 3.45 and 100 p. m. For
Buffslo--l,1j and 6,a2 a. M: $50, 3.52. 7.O5
and ll35 p. M. For Bnghamton and way sta.
tions-9OO and 10 20 y. m. Bloomsbury division
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Delaware and Hudson.
In Effect June o, 1901.

Trains for Carbondale leave Scranton at 62O
g 90 $50 lOlS a. m; 100. l29, Pa, 3.52
500 625, 757. 9.lj, lL2O =. m; ll6 m
For Honesdac and Lake Lodorc, 6,2O 10 Is a.
M T'or Wilkes Barre--G IS. 7.4s, sil, a3s, 10 a8
a. M; 1908, LIS. 2.ls, 3,5d, 427 d,lO, 7is
lO4l, 1l,3O p. m.
For l.. V. II. r. Ponts-6.5, OBS a. M; 2.ls,
4.27 and 1i.30 p. m
For PENNSYLVANIA r. r. points-6.4j, OBS, Els,
3.33 and 4.27 p. m.
For Albany and all points north-6.20 a. m
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Carbondac-S.jO, ll.33 a. M; 2,ii, 3j2,
5.52 and 1852 p, m.
For Wilkes Baue-93S a. M; 1908, Los, S2s,
6.82 and s.42 p, m
For Albany and points north-352 p. m,
For IIonesdalc and Lake Lodorc-s,50 II 50
a. M. and 352 p m,
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RAILROAD TIME TABLES
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROA !

Schedule in Effect June 9, 1901.
Trains leave Scranton:
GAS a. m, week days, through ves-
tibule train from Wilkes Barre.
Pullman buffet parlor car and
coaches to Philadelphia, via
Pottsville; stops at principal in
termediate stations. Also con-
meets for Sunbury, Harrisburg,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, WASH
ington and for Pittsburg and the
West.
9.3S a. m, week days, fcr Sunbury,
Harrisburg, Thiladelphia, Balti-
more, Washington and Pittsburg
and the West.
ais p. m, week days, (Sundays,
1.5S p. m), for Sunbury, Harris
burg, Philadelphia, Baltimore.
Washington and Pittsburg arr
the West.
3.33 p. M, week days, through v,
tibule train from Wilkes-B
Pullman buffet parlor car al
coaches to Philadelphia via Pottz
vile. Stops at principal inter
mediate stations.
AIT p. M, week days, for Hazleton
Sunbury, Harrisburg, Philadel
phia and Pittsburg.
J. r. HUTCHINSON, Gen. Mgr
j. b. WOOD, Gen. Pass. Agt.
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Mitchell Day.

Representatives of the different
locals of the valley met in this city
last evening and after consultation
over the telephone with President Nit
oaell, decided to postpone the proposed
demonstration on Sept. IA until Nit
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NOTICE.

p. GiliGan will run No. 50, Sept. 6, with j.
W. Murphy's crew.
F. Case will run p. Cilligans crew, a. m.
Sept :
H. GlIigan will RIM 1l.30 p m. wild cat, Sept
G. with Rafcrty's crew.
A. T. Mullen will run W Mc\Ilistcr's crow
on pickup until further notice, commencing
Sept !,
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THEATRICAL NEWS.
Today's Attractions,

ACADEMY, Amy Lee in "Fogss Ferry"
Afternoon and night,
STAR-Clarks New Royals, Afternoon and
night
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chell Day, Oct. 30, when 1t is intended
to have one of the greatest labor
demonstrations ever held in this val
ley, so as to make the inauguration OF
this day a memorable one.
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RAILROAD TIME TABLES

Erie Railroad, Wyoming Division.
Trains for Hawlcy and Intermediate points leave
srranton as follows; No. ., 40 a. m; No. 4,
40 A m; No. H. .25 p, M; No, s, s, 20 o. IN.
Nos 2 and q through trains for New York
Arrivals-No. !, sls a, M No 3, 1870 A. m;
No s. ais r. M; No. Z, 0.li p m. Trains Nos
s and are through trains from New York
SUNDAY TRAINS
Departurcs No, %, a. m; No. %, . D. m.
Arrivsls-No. 81, l2lj =, m, No. %, SIS p m.
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STAGE NOTES.

Miss Viola Aliens company is rehrarsing "In
the Palace OF the King preparatory 70 tine ap'
preaching seasons opening, which occurs at
Hartford, Conn. Sept l6 Single performance
dates at Lowell New Bedford and Providence
follow. and then she goe, into the Hollis street
theater, Boston, for a few weeks run. From Bos'
ton she goes to the Harlem opera House for
week and thence to Philadelphia, where she will
follow Mr.. Mansfield at the Gdlrick, Her engage.
mcnt in Philadelphia viii also he for four weeks,
when she will go to Newark y, j., aud Broohlln,
y. y, for a weeks stay in each city, and then
they will jump 10 Detroit and enter upon thCr
western tour Miss Aliens east for this season
will he one ot unquostioncd excellence, and in
some features OF surprising strength,
"Slg Harhor" will open lis season in Rostou
Sept, 30, where it will remain at the Boston
thcater for two weeks The early portion oi tine
season The organization will hc in the month and
east, buy an extended tour through the south l.,
contemplated as the season progresses George
Woodward, who succeeded Mr.. Henc as Captain
Dan Marble. and whose Interpretation was 50
enthusiastically received last season, will con-
tinue in the part while tho remainder of the
eonlpaiY will he made up very largely as before.
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WHERE THE OREGON WAS VEL
COINED.

After leaving Fort Pierce, the road
exterds through miles and miles of
pineapple plants-passing Eden. the
plantation and home of the pioneer
pineapple planter Captain Richards,
and Jensen, a thriving Swedish settle
ment with large pineapple plantations,
and in % miles reaches Jupiter, the
southern end of the Indian river, where
it forms a junction with Loxadatichie
river and Lake Worth creek. From
here the lighthouse at Jupiter inlet
can be seen from the train-made
famous during the Spanish American
war. in welcoming the ttle-ship
Oregon. May "a, 1898, when she unex-
peCtedlv put in an appeaidn,a after
lor pon1erful passage around 'ape
Horn, to help in crushing the Spanish
fleet off Santiago, can be seen from
the train. Here is also the American
end of the Nassau cable.
The further run from Jupiter to West
Palm Beach. where the train crosses
Lake Worth to the Palm Beach hotels,
is but seventeen miles. Here are the
noted palaces, Royal Poniciana" and
Palm Beech Inn" now the Break
ers." of the East Coast Railway, among
the largest in the world and royal in
deed in both their entirety unique
surroundings and their magnificent
appointments. The miracle of enter
prize that has transformed the west
coast Of Florida-an almost unbroken
and prmeval section, into a blooming
Eden, has come to the east coast in the
person of Henry NJ. Flagler whose
prinCely liberality has here provided
spacious hosteries and winter homes
unsurpassed in the world. A further
description will appear next week.
j. f., Richmond.
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IN FLORIDA'S
ORANGE BELT
PEN PICTURES OF BEAUTIES OF
THE EASTERN COAST.

A Glimpse of the Orange Groves
and Pineapple Orchards Of the In
dian River-The Home of the Semi
noles--Jupiter, and other Localities
of Interest in the Land of Perpetu-
al Summer.
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and LABOR
IMPROVEMENTS IN PROGRESS
BY THE LACKAWANNA.

Work of Tearing Down the Old
Round House Will Begin in Few
Days-British Artisans Are Tour
ing This Country Getting an Idea
of American Methods-Breaker of
the Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Is Extensively Remodelled-The
Board for Today.
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Pierce, and the Miamis, live back OF
Maimi. They have no reservation, no
land has ever been assigned by the
government Their dwellings arc pal
metto huts and framed houses; they
nave horses, dogs, pigs and cattle. and
raise corn, sweet potatoes and other
vegetables. Flour or starch made from
"conntie," or wild cassava is a staple
article of food with them.
They are usually clad in heavy tur-
ban made of a large blanket,
folded and wrapped around their
heads. some have leggings and mocca-
sins of tanned deerskin. The bucks
wear as many as three shirts, II they
can arord that number half dozen
Colored handkerchiefs tied around their
nccks and sometimes a vest. Some
wear a belt, but very few wear any
thing on their brown and sinewy legs.
The squaws are not bothered with
the heavy head gear of the buck, al
though some wear a handkerchief tied
under their chin, they wear their hair
cut short I'm front and coiled behind,
short calico dresses and no shoes.
Their jacket Is decorated with silver
or gold coins pounded thin, and cut
into various shapes. About the neck
Ia a necklace of heads. on the neck
of the newborn girl. Is also necklace
of beads, others are added as he grows
older. until the mature woman is fairly
burdened beneath It's weight and then
with the coming of old age, they are
gradually discarded. The women are
skilful with the needle and some have
sewing machines.
A party boarded our train, among
them chief Tallahassee and suite and
rode TO Palm Beach. These dusky
"smellful" aborlgines, caused much
amusement to the passengers. to whom
the sight is strange and novel one.
Fort Pierce Is q noted winter resort.
much visited by sportsmen. 1t is too,
in the pineapple district. This section
Is one of great interest because of the
relics of a by-gone age and Nanrriishcd
people. Here are the mounds ana
earthworks of the old fort, the eastern
end Of the line of forts and stockades
stretched across the state during the
great Seminole war-but no garrison is
stationed here.-simply, suggestive
memorials of the days when the Semin-
oles were making a hopeless stand
against fate.
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D., l.. and w. Board for Today.

Following is the makeup of the D.,
l.. q w. board for today:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER e.
Wild Cats, East-S p. m, J. W. Burkhart; 10
p. m. \. G. Hammit.
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Coast railway extends 30 miles TO Lake
Helen, orange City. Blue Springs and
Deland on the st. Johns river. At
New Smyrna Inlet, the mouth OF the
Halifax river. is seen a lighthouse.
A run of % miles. passing six stations.
brings us TO Titusville, near the head
Of Indian river. From here the East
Coast has branch leading TO Sanford,
Winter Park, etc. resorts of the Plant
system.