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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23


villa formerly meant farm. not a
Daisy was originally tho eye Of day.
Girl formerly sIsniaed amy young per-
son of either sex.
Hag once meant an oil person Mh'il'r
male or female.
Gallon was originally pitcher o. jar,
no matter OF what size.
Voyage was formerly any journey.
whether by land or sen 10 dld not at
ter.
Polite AZ first meant polished, and was
applied TO any smooth. shining surface.
Goodbye is ana ahhreNlifi0u OF am OH
English form Of parting. God bee with
YOU until we meet
vagabon1 was originally only a
traveller or person who went from place
90 place with or without definite ODE
shrewd once aigninol evil or wicked.
Thomas Fuller uses the expression. "a
shrrWl follow meaning wicked man.
MOonstruck is borrowed from astrology.
u formerly described one driven mad ny
sleeping m the rays or tire moon.
Peck at first meant basket or re-
ceptacle for grain or other substances.
The expression AZ first had no reference
o. size.
Stargo was once 90 DE any manner OF
death. Wyclines sermons viii tell how
Christ starved on the cross FOR the re-
lemuti0n of men,
The worl miscreant formerly signihci
only am mbcliever an inhiel. Joan or
Arc In the literature OF her time. was
cullcd a miscrcant.
A Pre- once meant any field 10 is stil
used with this significance hy the Ger
mans who speak of Gods acre, alluding
20 the cemetery.
Meat once meant amy kind of food. ln
one old English edition % the Lori
Prayer the wel-kuoMu petition is reu-
deroi. "Give us this day our daily meat
...N N.H .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23

4 big Canine whips Two Enemies In fr"-
per style.

per style.
After the ball game at West End park
yesterday afternoon there was a ripple
OF excitement just outside the entrance
20 the grounds by reason of thrilling
dog-nght. Three CANNES engaged IN the
bout A large yellow dog was standing
quietly on the vacant lot across the street
whon middlc-sized canine decided TO
wine up mother earth with him. lie
leaped nerccly upon the big dog, ana
little dog helped him. With an enemy
at each end matters looked little blue
for the big dog at first. The war waged
fast and furious amid cheers and general
approval from the bystandcrs. All the
sports who could get standlns-room
around the fight looked on In high glee,
and the interest was intense.
Finally the big dog made terrific
lcapcd upon the diminutive canine, and
finished him up. The little dog lost
part Of his ear, all OF his courage. ana
surrendered without further fight. Then
the middle-sized canine was whipped IN
the regulation style and tho spectators
boarded tho cars for the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23
The Scare over.

\ private letter received in this city
from Patrick Springs states that the re-
cent smallpox scare has subsidized. and
that very many Of the people who We're
az the Springs when the disease first
made its appearance in the county, and
who went To their homes. I'm Danville.
Richmond. Petersburg, Winston. and
Greensboro. have notified the SPRING.
MANAGEMENT OF their desire 20 return.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23
Condensed Cablcgrums.

The Figaro Paris says that the report
made by NJ. Flory. the official account
ant in the Southern railway inquiry, sup
plies overwhelming evidence against the
members OF the syndicate. most OF whom
are senators and deputies. who were
known In connection with the Reinach
Panama syndicate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23

II am Perfectly convinced" said t
ambitious young man. that / can W. ,
the greatest novel Of the period" "N =
don't YOU go ahead and do n. then
"Oh. ] wouldn't think of such a thing.
7 am happy in my belief on the suDle. r
Where's the good OF my risiiing disal-
poiutment2 '-N ashingtOn star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23

r. +. Lee Camp 80. !, ;. G. v. heia
its regular meeting last night. and had
"A highly interesting session
Papers were read pertaining 20 the war
and the meeting was voted one of ne
best in the history of the Camp.
The Camp Is highly enthusiastic over It's
future ana invites all sons Of veterans
10 iOiu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23

Mr.. 4. J. Ford. proprietor OF Ford 6
Hotel. In this city. has purchased the
Brunswick Hotel property az Wayues-
boro, and viii az once begin 10 reno
waite the hotel and build cottages. 20 be
used I'm connection with 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23
OBIJt AIRY.
TX GOV. /. i. MORRIS.

NEW HAVEN. CONN, Aug. 22.--About
10 o'clock this morning Ex-Governor Luzon
Il. Morris was found in his law Office
lying unconscious upon the floor. lie
died at O'Clock, without having re
gained consciousness. lie was para
lyzed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23
An EN.Trcasurcr sei. Ooo Short.

ATLANTA. GA, Aug al. \. Mason,
cN-county treasurer OF Bekalb county
has been indicted by tie grand jury tol
cmbczzlemcrt Ills shortage is csu.hatcu
q. SgCg1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23

Il tell you. my brethren. cried tn'
rector "tha devil does not stay ar nom.
he's Il wOrlk-he is abroad II knO
what's coming whispered the hDI
warden 90 his wife. hes going FOB pur
a bid 20 Pee allowed 10 90 abroad aft
fim."-Ilarpcr Bazaar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23
Iosenh Jenerson's Story.

Joseph Jefferson has national reputa-
t,on rot only as an actor. but also as
story teller. Tts following experience,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23
WATCHING orr CHIEF.

Tho people Of Norfolk are watching thc
lice with much interest. and they praise
the moral support given him BY Inc
mines I'm his efforts 10 enforce the law.
Captain O.. ". Taylor has rct irhel
from a pleasure trip of TWO months ID
n Is not thought that The dcclina B. tn
of Presidents Martin and Roper. OF lH'
: ,loct and Common Councils. RESP
Is. 10 append their SIGNATURES 10
-, r.s.,nfaff,es as 90 property leased
to tha. system for terminal laell.ies h s,'
viii comulicate or delay natter. lN
original text Of the lease. as a",'o -, '~
h,. Tho Finance Committee, thcse f''li'
men DO not feel that they ousnt ID
he aereeroent until the Connch. az
thorize them 10 do so by approving '''
changes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23

lengths. Woodford second by hair h1 r',
and Reverwvck third. Time. 61" Ill, n.
others fell and failed 10 fnlsh'
Jockeys were uninJured.
.IFxASDFD ISLAND.
WASHINGTON. Aug. ZZ.-Hesus's AZ
IN. Alexander Island track: ID, q. y,
FIRST racc-seven furlongs-lrish - 20 :
arst WIndgale second, German thiru'
Time. l:02 IL. ...o,. ,,,r,ones
-Pickawav IS 20 - first, SanaTithn So
ond. silver Queen third. Time - -.
Third race-four and halI Iul 30.
Monoith g to ID first. Nesta sec"h"' Am
nifty third Time 81. 49,. ,oo
Fourth race-hve furlongs, AnaAus "
20 - first. H. Kcister second, AHn'o -
third. Time l.e II. - <..~,o,gs
Fifth race-four and a hair furlolsS
Sonora q 70 u FIRST. Dart secohu'
third. Time. ~. e..,o,,s
Traitor 90 20 - first. Brooklyn s'e''''
Craftsman third. Time. I'D.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23
FAVORS EARLY CLOSING.
UOEE SMITH UfNTs BAR ROOMS
CLOSED ar 10 O'CLOch.
lie wired His Paper to Oppose the ''peai
of the Law-Norioik People ""''""s
the Course of Hichmond's Chief'

NORFOLK. VA. Aug. 2 -Spechh
Hon. Hoke Smith, having been asE'N
for Instructions as to TIC policy o. his
pansr, the Atlanta Journal, win re',.
ence to the proposed repeal OF inc o'''-
nance requiring all saloons In thar e''y
70 close az 10 O'Clock every night Wit'n
the managing editor to oppose the repeal.
In this connection Mr. Smith spoke hibaiy
Of the law to yol- correspondent s"y''s :
that early closing had greatiy beneN'ed
Atlanta.
The W. 9. r. L. held n meeting TO-
day AT which the department sup'f.n-
terients submitted encouraging rep)r.',
The ladies' engaged In this and kindred
temperance movements are very WA,n
Live and will make their power feit IN
the next municipal ca nPaiBn unif's inc
signs are deceptive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-23

pleased with the entertainment in gene
raj. ,,.
II was decided. upon invitation 81 ms ms
veteran and gallant lodge, to hoi' ~
November session Of the Dls,tI',, 1870
with Pescue Lodge on the third MONDAY
I'm \oyemlfr
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
n We would be placed at a dis

f-- ve would be placed at a dis
ur suppose we did attempt TO drive
E--Hsu ont of Venezuela. see in
r.1- position we would find our
selves
Ne would ... our regular army on
board -a. Au.H ac liners. which. as
ua-tn ..a reserve. would at once
f. pressed INTO service. Such other
vessels as could be found would be
r.t and rset as trOopships When
ol- solo-- army of 2T000 men was
0~- on entire naval force would
probably e robi.ized to convey the
oc1,ob- down the Atlantic. across
ou. NJ Mexico and the Caribbean
s-- -0 -le shores of Venezuela.
Great Britain would send out her
liz 5at-'eships 10 prevent us from
.- troops. Then would follow sea
which would Boz the most ter
history has ever recorded.
The event OF O. combat for su-
.F ON the sea 70 must be con-
-hat the outlook is not very
Using for Uncle sam Naval men
frankly thar We are not prepared
u --t a nation like England ON the
rolga the following facts con-
nE .he comparative naval strength
tTO nations may sound disc0ur-
~ must be remembered that
-ui has cher troubles that en-
aar attention. and that she would
dare -o leave all her other colonies
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
GOLD IN ABUNDANCE.

Alaska's Mountains Are Rich in De-
posits of the Precious Metal.
I would not advise anyone to 90 to
the Yukon district of Alaska in search
of gold, said DR.. George F. Becker. the
gold expert of the geological survey in
Washington. He has just returned
from a scientific prospecting tour in
that far away land. He was led to
make this statement in view of the eX-
petition of Hamilton Gait, who pro-
poses to go TO Alaska to hunt for the
lost lake of he Golden bow and its
S7,OO0,OOO of gold nugget.
There is gold there, in placer depos
its. said the doctor. but life is too
short to make it worth while to undergo
the hardships one has to encounter in
obtaining it. In the winter the Their
mometer goes down to so or 20 degrees
below zero, and in the summer it is
very hot. often registering as high as
100 degrees. The winter lasts for nine
months of the year. and the intense
cold freezes the ground solid and it
never gets thawed out for a greater
depth than foot.
This fact necessitates q peculiar
method of mining for gold. The min
ers during the winter light large fires
over the surface that they desire to
dig and thaw out the ground to GER
tain extent in this way. They then re
move the earth till they get down to the
frozen ground again, and then they
build another fire, and so on. When
the spring freshets come they have wa
ter enough to wash out the loose aurif-
erous earth they have obJai4ed in this
way. During the short. hot summer
the mosquitoes are one of the most ter
rible infections that adventures in
that region suffer from. They are
simply awful. One of the men who
came down on the steamer with me
from Alaska to San Francisco, after
mining in the Yukon district. told me
that the mosquitoes had almost made
him lose his mind. He always wore
long leather gloves extending the
length of his arm. but the insects would
crawl I'D his sleeves and get under
meath the gloves and sting horribly.
They would even get down in his boots
and from there make their way up the
trousers. and cause intense suffering
with their bites. Most of the men
whom I met from the Yukon region had
bags of gold dust with them, and mad
been fairly successful, but they said
that they never would go back again
after having once escaped from the
country with their lives
while in Alaska, continued IT.
Recker. i examined the gold mines In
The Uneau district, where the quartz
mines are. and found them quite pros
nerous The Treadwell mine is beng
RIM more cheaply than any gold mine
in the world. II costs them only Sl'Z9
n mine and work each ton OF MATERIAL
and the production is fully 80 per 9eIt.
clear profit. The cheapness Of the
work and the percentage OF profit are
bCtb remarkable. The Apollo mine IS
one of the richest properties in Alaska
onJ Yields about $4,000 a month. 1t
has been worked for two or three years
An interesting geological fac in con
nection with this mine is found in the
occurrence of a current of native cop
ner running through the native gold
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
BRED ON THE STATION.
Only One More Debt, and That Was
for Life.
BY NAT GOULD.
AT BREAK OF DAY.

O2R0ar station IS about i've miles west
from Sydney. Harry HazelfOnd was the
manager OF Oakbar station in those
days, and he was popular man in the
district. The adjoining station to Oak
bar was Louthford, ana Richard Raven,
the owner, resided en- the estate
Richard Raven was very wealthy man,
and his daughter Agnes, who was
about wenty years Of age, was his only
child.
1t was a case Of love at first sight,
and although Richard Raven did not
consider u good match, he knew
Harry Hazel1ord TO be man Of honor,
and also a man of good family. One
thing, however, Richard Raven strong
~ OBJECTED TO, and that was his pros
pact.ye son-in-law's gambling propensi-
ties.
Harry Hazelford had been very hard
nit. indeed. He owed considerable
sum OF money, and Richard Raven &C
cidenJally heard OF the difficulties he
was in.
If you Will promise me never to back
a horse again for more than flyer I'll
pay that thousand for you, Harry" said
Richard Raven.
No" said Harry. Il cannot accept
that offer. l have made fool of my
self, and I'll get out of the mess the
best way l can. I've got a horse, Mr..
Raven. l feel sure can win the Summer
cup, and if he does the stake will pay
a good deal more than 1 owe"
DO you mean 10 say you bought a
horse good enough to win a race Ike
that?" said Richard Raven. He must
have cost you tidy sum-
He was bred on the station" said
Harry. Il bred him myself. He's out
Of old Rosary, and by morse | fancy
you know" added Harry, smiling.
She's a good mare" sad Mr.. Raven.
Whats he by?"
Sir Oliver" said Harry.
My horse" exclaimed Richard Raw
en. You young scampl Why haven't
| heard of this befOre?' How old is
he?"
-Four last August, said Harry land
only raced once, at Bourke."
What's his name?" asked Mr.. Raw
en-.
oliver Twist" replied Harry. of
you Will drive back with me and see
him gallOp in the morning l am sure
YOU will say mes a good one
Mr.. Raven was easily persuaded to
allow Agnes TO accompany them, and
Harry Hazalford's fast pair quickly COW
cred the fifteen miles that lay between
the two hOmesteads.
What lovely morning." said Agnes.
we shall have a glorious Christmas, l
think"
It was a rattling good gallop, and
after the gallop Agnes Raven went TO-
ward Oliver Twist and put out her hand
to stroke his neck.
Better mind him, Miss" said Tony.
Hes a bit nasty this morning. He
made a grab at me when l saddlsd him. "
You won't hurt me, will you?" said
Agnes. as she patted Oliver Twists
neck. The horse looked around at her,
but remained stiN.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
AT NIGHT.

The week following the gallop be-
tween Folly and Oliver Twist, two men
drew up to Oakbar station, and asked
IN see Mr.. HaZleford. One of them,
named Richard Steel, Harry knew well,
but had no particular liking for him.
He was the landlord of the Bourke
Arms. and in addition to hotel keeping,
made book on the big events.
Good evening, Mr.. Haz,eford," said
Steel. as Harry came on TO the yeranda.
This is my friend, Mr.. William Tasker,
from Sidney. l hear you've got a good
nag at Oakbar, Mr.. Hazleford, and |
see you've got a couple in the Summer
cup"
rs he trying to pump me?' thought
Harry. ''or has some one on the station
given him information about Oliver
Twist?"
you know what my mare, Folly, car.
do Steel You saw her win at Bourke?'
said Harry.
yes: and sawI Oliver Twist run
Eyes: and l saw Oliver Twist run
him. My friend, Mr.. TaSker, owns New
town. and has good chance IN the sum-
mer cup with him.
Not a bad horse, Newton" said
Harry, and thought to himeslf, but he
can't give stone to my horse
I've backed him for a lot of money
said Tasker. and so has my friend, Mr..
Steel: and we want him to win this
race
Harry Hazleford commenced to see
the drift of their visit. In moment
of excitement. at Bourke races, when
he had run short of money, he hac
borrowed f1OO from Steel. He regretted
having done so now, but it could not
be helped
IF you will tell me Steel, what You
have come here for" said Harry, Il
shall know how to act.
20, you know what we want said
Steel. If Oliver Twist is as good as
Folly at level weights, Newton can't
win. You can make it a good thins
for Newton, as far as your horse IS
concerned"
by scratching him" said Harry.
"That would be the safest way said
Steel.
IF YOU expect me to scratch Oliver
Twist. to oblige your friend. Mr.. Task
e.. YOU are very much mistaken. !
shall do nothing of the sort.
20. won't you?" said Steel, who was
nettled at Harry's tone. IF you can be
nasty. 50 can l. 1t would look better If
you'd pay your debts
Say that again and I'll knock you
down. said Harry savagely, even If
you are in my house
Your house, sneered Steel, you're
only the manager. If that hundred you
owe me is not paid tomorrow, I'll post
you at the club"
Harry's blood was up.
Clear out of this" he said, and go
ing on to the veranda he called to a
man to put the horses to the buggy.
Harry Hazleford was not at all peas
cd with the course events had taken.
After thinking the matter over he de-
cided TO ride to LouthfOrd and tell Mr..
Raven the fix he was in, and ask his
advise. Richard Ravens listened TO
Harrv's tale and then said:
II hope this will be lesson to you.
will give you a check for a hundred,
and YOU can send a man over in the
morning with it to pay Steel
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29

Britain. every naval officer in
navy knows. has powerful military
within O few days sail of La
and her supplies at these points
7Xlaus-ible. No c0mparl-
Ne'n The fighting forces Of the
H'..e> -r the seas can De made
rs becoming wildly apparent
present constituted. the
-yE would De hardly a match
Hl-s1 fleets now fin the Allan
Halifax and Venezuela.
9t the naval intelligence office
while there are no battleships
To- Che fleet the cruisers are in
and most Of them are as
some 90 our best. AS fght'ng
at -he.r class they are the
tes Is Of the Raleigh and Gin
l1-. 1lt there are no vessels at
comparable with either the
York or Columbia.
british channel fleet. however
,-oe- -1 be now well modified
emit condition and was pre-
a',lve service some weeks AGO
'.F FOR duty 10 the Ned.terran-
event of further trouble in Tur-
Great Britain could send pow
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29

l7 the event Of war with England
v.id happen It has been
.t that the war would be carried
Venezuelan territory. Such
l5 hardly BE- the case. The most
ivs co. for the United States
,1 Dee ue immediate invasion Of
canada
where Great Britain's chief
- ION Iu North America is To-
would be the first point Of at
... There is mo-, much doubt that
. orts which protect that sta
would strike their colors after a
hours bombardmenJ by some of
l- la,,,es1iIs.
Hrl Halifax iu our power the I'M
. naval sores which 1t contains,
f.rI appropriated % our own use,
re fourteen acres Oh dockyard
-o British ships, q severe blow
he lealL 90 the enemy.
next move would be 10 throw a
Sims military force over the border.
u-ular army would be vastly
-.t 6v the addition of the Ma
Guard and q formidable force
possession of the country IhlS,
0ba1le. would soon bring Eng
.... .. rer senses. and JncIe sam coulu
his oun terms
.- IL comes 90 question OF sea
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
THE NEW GIRL.

,1,bora was a Young lady Of Troy,
IVb0se life was a mission OF JOY;
she was fair as flower
Ana grace was her dover,
And to court her was pleasant employ.
d.. now there's a change taken place,
81 not DER the maidenly grace
For true 2re the rumors
That she has donned boomers.
,,-,jcb she wears with no blush on hei
face.
Alas for this maiden of Troy,
1Tba,' she should her chances destroy,
For DO you suppose
That q man would propose ~,
To a girl who looks more liAe wv
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
TT WAS 4 GREAT RACE.

Christmas was near at hand. and it
was arranged that the Ravens and
Ha-rv should spend it together in sgd
new II was blazing hot and the Aus
tralian climate was keeping UP It's repu-
tat:on in that respect
AT last the lo1lg-lcoked for morning
arrfve.j Boxing Day was over, and the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
NOT PARTICULAR

PaDa-Well. Tommy, what do you
want Santa Claus to bring you this
Christmas?
Tommy-Oh, ies the same as usual
one of everything he can think Of
Harper's Round Table.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
N THE Event OF A War.
-r.sions as to the Field Of Conflict
The First Point of Attack.

--oortanoe of Halifax to Great
-..-,i,,-P i've strength Of the
Two Pows sis Case Of a Conflict
~, the ssa-Jomparison of the
49, Nsval Forces - Views of
A,,,v and Navy Officers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
MORE EARLY HISTORY.

eyes, l see you're a new woman,
Eve" said Adam, but I'll take the risk,
You haven't any past. Trib
une.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29


ashore. Her policy. naval StraJeglStS
declare. would be to intercept at once
anv fleet of warshipS We might gather
for the purpose of giving safe convoy
TO regulars and national guard, and
this. they say. she would have no diff
Guilty i'm doing.
THE CONDITION OF OUR NAVY.
The present available fighting
strength of our navy could not be ma
teriaIlv increased under three months,
with ship-yards WORKING night and
day. The best part of the navy is now
at sea and most of the ships on for
eigp stations. and Of the real fighting
class there are but three baJtleships
ready for active service. The unnnlSn-
ed vessels comprise three battleShips.
an armored cruiser, three monitors and
three little gunboats.
The construction bureau has pre-
pared a table showing the percentage
of work required to complete the yes
sells launched. and Of this number the
battleships Massachusetts, and Oregon
are nearest completion.
The list Of wavships as given in the
naval register hardly shows the real
fighting strength of the service. Those
building. rather than those In commits
sion. would be the vessels the govern
ment would have to depend upon chief
" should there be trouble in the next
two years. OF ships ranked as first
rate there are fve-the New York. Co
lumbia. Minneapolis, Maine. and Olym-
pia. all new cruisers-but not one capa-
bic of giving fight to a battleship OF
the second rate vessels there are -,
headed by the Baltimore. the largest,
of $500 tons. and ending with the BOS-
ton and Atlanta. Of 1000 tons. These
vessels include the monitors Amphitrite
and MiantOnOmOh. and all of the re-
mainder are Of the cruiser class. OF
the third rate ships there are about p
available for service consisting of ships
Of the class of the Raleigh Cincinnati.
Yorktown, and Machias. These also in
clude all the wooden vessels. The
rest of the navy's actual fighting
strength on the water consists Of TWO
torpedo boats and a number Of smaller
cruisers. The vessels under cOnsruc-
ton number i altogether
INADEQUATE COAST DEFENSES.
Our coast defenses are inadequate.
but the coast towns are not so absolute
" defenseless as is generally imagined,
and some OF them are supplied with the