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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
Letter frem the Philippines.

Mr.. Henry a. Astholz last week
received a letter from his nephew,
Carl Tiedemann, who is serving with
the 44th U. S. V. in the Philippines.
He says:
well, to start with, we left San
Francisco Nov. 70. The vessel stop
ped at Honolulu, Hawaii Island-.hat
is the incest place | have yer been in,
the climate is SO mild, it is SO old-
FASH -ned-something like you see in
old books. Fruit grows on the trees
in the town and you can walk along
the side walk and pick bananas off the
the trees, and there are some fine
houses in town. That is the only
place that | have seen where | would
like to live, and wages Ire good too.
started after two days stay. We
arrived in Manila Bay Dec. 10. We
found thai We were to be SEN to the
island of Negroes. After a short
journey along the shores of various
islands, we were landed at Bacolod,
tine military headquarters of the
Islands, on the 18th of December. .
On the following morning We set GU
for the mountains in the interior of
the island where We were to be station
ed Through the forests of great
towering trees, across the streams of
beautiful waters, that came rushing
down from the mountains, and through
the queer looking native villages built
of bamboo, We marched until at the
end of the fourth day we were station
ed at the village of Maac. Our life
there was of the usually soldier kind,
marching from place to place, being
stationed at first one place and then
another, and having during our stay
but two encounters with the rebels to
speak of. On the first We succeed
ed in capturing Il lot of rifles and a
considerable moun of ammunition.
and on the seconed captured some
bolos and killed a lot of rebels. On
the 9th of April we We're loaded on a
small sail boat and tugged into Iloilo,
there We were loaded on the steamer
y CanO and after three days voyage
laEGed On the Island OF Leyl. at the
town ut Tacloban Here We found
that We mad been sent to assist in AN
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
TRAINS ARRIY +.

FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized to announce
g.. c. THILENIUS
as a candidate for Representative of
Cape Girardeau county He Is the
regular Republican nominee.
FOR COLLECTOR.
We are authorized to announce
JOSEPH f. SCHMUHE.
a. a candidate for the Office of col!ec-
tor of Cape Girardeau county. he Is
the regular Democratic nominee.
o TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce
FRANCIS NJ. BAKER
as a candidate for Treasurer of Cape
Girardeau county. He is the regular
Democratic nominee.
FOR ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce
ALBERT H. POE
as a candidate for Assessor of Cape
Girardeau county. He is the regular
Democratic nominee.
o COMMON PLEAS JUDGE.
We are authorized to announce
JOHN y. SNIDE
As "A candidate for Judge of the Com
mon Pleas Court. He is the regular
Republican nominee.
We are authorized to announce
ROBERT q. RANNEY
as a candidate for Judge of the Com
mon Pleas Court. He il the regular
Democratic nominee.
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
We are authorized "a annouace
X. NJ. SAWYER
a. Il candidate for Prosecuting AT
torney. He is the regular Republican
nominee.
We are authorized to announce
T. d. HINES
as a candidate for Prosecuting At
torney of Cape Girardeau county. He
is the regular Democratic nominee.
FOR CORONER.
We are authorized to announce
ROBERT F. WICHTERICH
as a candidate for Coroner OF Cape
Girardeau county. He is the regular
Democratic nominee.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE-2ND DISTRICT.
We are authorized to announce
JOSEPH FUERTH
as a candidate for County Judge, md
district. of Cape Girardeau county.
He is the regular Democratic nominee.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
For Sale.

Eighty (S0l acres of land (+ in
cu~ltivation) with a 1 room house on
it. east of Arbor in this county.
Seventy-nine t79) acres with 9-room
brick house, 3 good springs.
Ninety-six (96l acres, of which b
are in cultivation: also 10 acres in
northern part of this county.
Lot No. p. in range (120x1l2).
The southwest corner of lot No. 20:
in range H, t5l4xsO)
Lot No. 81, range |. (~9l3xlSO).
House and lot on Belleview street,
4 rooms, orchard, c~istern, cellar.
stable and buggy shed (45x1S0.
House and lot (50X1S3) > rooms,
cellar, cistern and chicken house.
lately built and well improved.
For terms call on
HENRY y. .ASTHOLZ.
Main street. Cape Girardeau. Mo.
Telephone 226.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

Old fashions in dress may be re-
vived, but no old-fashioned medicine
can replace Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For
sale by L. BenMiler.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

|. Ben Miller'S ice cream parlors
are the finest We aver had in the city,
and ice cream is as fine as can be
made.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
Is What | Sell!

| am sorry people need SO much
medicine but SO long as they do, 1
want a share of their patronage.
Every man, woman and child is well
come in my store. If you need a
physician. consult the one you choose,
have your prescriptions filled where
you choose. If you bring them to me
l VIII endeavor to please you so we'll
that you will come again. l do a
cash business and by that l do not
mean that you will pay any for
your goods, in fact, l a assure you
you will be better satisfied in the end.
When you want anything in my line,
come spend your money with me. 1
will treat you right +
w. A. Trickey.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS.
The Good Citizens of Cape Girardeau SEM
Money to Aid the Galveston Sufferers.

Hon. Louis Houck and w. H. BONN
sack circulated a petition in this city
asking for donations for the Calves
ton sufferers. They raised one hum
dred and fifty dollars which amount
they turned over to Mayor Coerver.
He bought a draft and forwarded it
the Governor of Texas.
Cape Girardeau is always ready to
respond to a call for help. The hum
dred and fifty dollars sent to the Gov
ernor of Texas today was made
up in less than one hour.
Naw r~ollarS NJ CLAIMS
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

You'll tell your friends OF the
satisfaction you have received through
getting your garments made at the
Boss Tailoring House. Big reduction
O the next 10 days.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

y large and elegant assortment of
.ralking hats, the nobbiest Of the mob
by, at Mrs. Tobler's.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

If you want Il stylish and we'll made
garment 20 to the Boss Tailoring
House. Big reductions for 30 days.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
=. NJ. ~ a. II. X. TIME TABLE.
TRAINS DEPART.


No. l, Kansas City Mail, daily eN-
eept Sunday...-.-..-.-.-.. $40 A. NJ.
No. ), st. Louis Express, daily. n:0 A NJ.
10. :, W~illiamsville and Bloom
field Accommodation, 3aily
except Sunday 81. -......... ~ Il.
10. >, wiliisInsvilie and Bioor
Held Accommodation, sur
day only 900 Z. NJ.
No II, Local Freight, daily e.
cepI sunday. .......- 80 A NJ.
TRAINS ARRIVE.
No. ;. Kansas City Mail, daily ex-
cept sunday. .--.....-.. 5:pt = W.
No. -, Cairo anu Texas Express,
daily except Sunday-..-..... l2i T. VI.
No. (. WiIliamsville and Bloom
fled Accommodation, daily 900 y. NJ
only 3:J7 p. NJ.
sunday 400 p. NJ.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

We make cloths for all ayes of
mankind at the Boss.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

School shoes to please, satisfy and
wear at Glenn's.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

See the new five dollar kOdaks at I
Ben Miller's.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

You can yet IL yon? lunch or Il good
cigar Il, Drums at all times. day or
night.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

: Up-to-date furnishings at lowest
prices at Berry & Sanders.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

Call and see TIE new store and new
stock of Berry & Sander.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

Eastman's Kodaks at I. Ben Mil
ler's.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

Kodak supplies at T.. Ben M.ller's.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
H~OUSEKEEPERS, NOTICE.

1t is generally known that the Groceries, Flour, Provis-
ions ETC., sold by the Nicholas Scharff & Sons Grocer Co., OF
St. Louis, give the best satisfaction to consumers of any
goods in the market. All of their brands are kept for sale by
w. M. Stone at most reasonable prices. This only enumer-
aes a few of their goods such as Mheir
Bon Ton Hams, Bon Ton Breakfast Bacon, Bon
Ton Leaf Lard-strctly pure, Bon Ton Lye, Ben
Hur Tomatoes, Sylvia Syrup, Snow Drift Corn
Starch, Royal, (pound ~package) Rice, Holiday Soda,
Little Giant Cheese-ful cream; Banner, Elmo &
@. G. Java & Mocha Cofees; Triumph Brand State
of Maine Sugar Corn.
A reward is offered by the Nicholas Scharf & Sons
Grocer Co of 5000 to any one producing a can of sugar corn
to equal the Triumph.
In California canned fruits their Alpine Brands of extra
standards can not be equaed. They are simply luscious.
Call, try these goods and many others. Will sell then.
at moderate prices.
Phone 239. w. NJ. STONE, Grocer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

See the new ties at the Boss.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

Roll films at 1. Ben Miller's.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
@MM~~

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative Br0m0.Q uinine Tablets
the remedy that cures . Geld IN one day
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

Main street. Cape Girtrdeau. Mo.
Telephone 226.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

D W z. NJ.
80 NJ.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
DISPATCH RIDERS GOODNESS.
Captured by the Beers, He Saves
His Precious Papers by
Shrewd Trick.

One of the most remarkable instances
of self-possession on record is accred-
tied to a gentleman who arrived here so
late as October 20, writes a Transvaal
correspondent of the London News. He
ride bicycle, and his dispatches were
made up in brown paper parcel, which
he carried in his coat pocket, so that II
he saw trouble ahead he could commend
the safety of his parcel to the open
veldt. He was riding swiftly, and on
turning a treacherous corner found
himself face to face with a party OF
about 20 Beers, who had been looting,
or, in their more charitable phraseolo-
gy, communicating He at once dis
mounted and said good day." and as
his "get up" was excellent one Of the
Beers shook hands with him.
This gave little respite, and enabled
him to collect himself. Yes, he said, he
was coming from Kimberley, and was
looking for work. He preferred look
ing for work to taking up arms. Be
fore the Beers sought to search him he
brought out two hard boiled eggs,
which he offered them. They refused,
and then he produced his brown paper
packet of dispatches, and said he had
two sandwiches which they could have.
His seeming kindness was his salvation,
and the Beers were satisfied. They gave
him plenty of advice, and told him to
keep his sandwiches as they had suffi-
cheney of biltong.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
VOTING PLACES IN PRUSSIA.
Beer Halls Are Generally Chosen for
the Purpose of Holding
Elections.

The practice in Prussian cities re-
garding the selection of voting places
is in direct contradiction to American
usage, says Municipal Affairs. Instead
of closing all places where intoNcants
ere sold on election day, it is precisely
the best-known and most popular beer
lokals that are chosen for the purpose
of holding elections. The halls which
are commonly maintained in such
places to be used for all sorts OF social
gatherings are seldom occupied during
the day, and as they are well known in
the neighborhood they form ideal
places for holding an election.
Liquors are not sold in the room in
which the voting takes place, but may
be freely drunk there. Indeed, it is
very exceptional election judge who
does not have a capacious krug on the
table before him, from which he occa-
sionally quenches his thirst while the
tedious process of balloting is going on.
A very considerable economy is effected
by holding elections in such places, as
rent is either not charged at all or else
is fixed at a nominal sum by the pro-
prietor, who expects to be reimbursed
through the purchases of those who
visit the polls. Any unusual amount
of drunkenness on election days, or at
least during city elections, which are
seldom attended by excitement of any
sort, is unknown.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
Proof Positive.

Walls have had ears since curiosity
began; now it seems they have eyes,
too, If we may generalize from the
story of contemporary. A well-known
photographer of New York recently
had his country house overhauled. A
new skylight was added, and altera-
tions were made in the roof. The men
took their time and did not overwork
themselves, but this did not prevent
the roofer from presenting a bill al
most as "steep" as his calling. When
the owner of the house expostulated,
it was explained to him that the men
had to be paid for their time, and they
had spent several days on the job. mo
wonder" said the photographer; and
then he produced a number OF snap
shot photographs, representing the
men on the roof of his house as taken
from the attic window of an adjoining
building. Some were sitting smoking,
some were reading newspapers, and
others were lying on their backs.
"Why," said the astonished roofer,
"these are my men!" Exactly SO" re-
piled the photographer, land they are
earning my money."-Youth's Com
Dauiop,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01

and In came Ned and Alice. He had
told her about the judge, and she
blushed prettily when he was intro.
duced.
After he had explained at some
length that his eavesdropping was
quite accidental, he began to argue
with her on the matter. She took the
same high ground as before-that it
was doing Ned wrong. And she had
q pretty good case, too. At last he
said:
$50 there is no way of turning you?
You would marry if your father were
not in prison for embezzlement?"
She nodded and the judge silently
handed her long typewriter confes-
sion. Rand had been living quietly
with the judge for the last few days
and knew the whole story.
Ned stood near carefully watching
her, and as the door opened noiseless-
ly he saw John Rand waiting for
his daughter to look up and see him.
Hooper is still serving his time
Boston Globe.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
PAS CALENDAR.

II came by post--addressed to Pa
A gorgeous work of art,
Where painters brush and poets pen
Contributed a part.
elm an NE stores" wrote ArabeLe,
mo finer could be found;
"And now, dear Pa, you need not have
Old almanacs around"
And Pa just held It gingerly
And gazed with timid awe,
Then placed It in the envelope
And tucked 1t in drawer;
But when the rest had gone to bed,
He stole out by himself.
And took the musty almanacs
From off the kitchen shelf.
They covered all the stretch of years.
Back 10 Loves sweet springtide.
When to his humble home he brought
An angel to preside.
And each one chronicled date
Which Time had not effaced;
A register Of JOY and pain
Upon the margin traced.
The births, the marriages. the deaths,
They followed. one by one
Dear little lives whose light went out
Ere they had scarce begun.
And on the last--ail grief seemed Small
This greater grief beside
Oh, saddest, loneliest day OF ALL
The day that Mother died!
They found him. in the morning there,
Beside the chihney-place.
Still holding fast the almanac,
A smile upon his face
He had no need to measure time
In that Century far away,
Where a day is as thousand years
A thousand years day.
Anna b. Patten, in Minneapolis House
keeper.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
LONDON BRIDGES.
An Estate which Was Created seven
Centuries Ago Main
taina Them.

The history of the Bridge House es'
tates dates back to the twelfth century
As is pointed out by Mr.. j. E. Tut, M
Inst, C. E., in his work descriptive OF
the Tower bridge, contributions to-
ward the cost of the London bridge
were made about the year 1176 by the
king and by generous citizens, and FOL
its maintenance lands were be-
oueathed, certain monks being charged
with the services in the chapel erected
over the tenth pier, and the revenues
applied to keeping the bridge in repair
"The money thus collected formed the
nucleus of fund that exists at the
present day. The lands with which the
bridge was endowed have become Of
greatly increased value, and are now
known as the Bridge House estates"
To use the exact words employed in
some of the old city documents the
Bridge House estates consist OF proper
ties granted "by kings of England and
charitable and well disposed persons
for the maintenance and support OF
London bridge" and some of the grants
and conveyances held by the corpora
ton, which for hundreds of years have
administered the estates in trust, art
dated as far back as 1882 and 1888. Sc
successful have these lands been devel'
oped that in modern times they have
enabled the corporation to purchase
Southwark bridge after spending a
large sum in freeing it from the toll ex'
acted by the private company by which
it was constructed, to erect Blackfriari
bridge, and, finally, to build the Tower
bridge at cost Of 6 100000. And al.
this has been accomplished without
cost to the MISREPRESENTATION Tele'
Oranh
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01

it, and 1t will be n great wonder II you
get over this without a serious illness.
Try to go to sleep and don't bother
yourself tonight"
"Nonsensel" replied Ray. "You
don't think I mind little ducking like
that, do you? Tell me how I happened
to be fished out"
sob did it. He caught you just as
you were going under. He saved your
life"
Ray was silent for a moment, and
then he said, solemnly: II never want
another adventure like that as long as
l live. But 1 saved the medicine" he
added with a smile. 81 told you could
get it, and kept my word."-Goiden
DAYS
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
A MISSIONARY HEN.
She Was Brought from KOo-koo,
China, and She Laid Eggs for
the Heather.

Some ten years ago Capt. j. Clifford
Entwisle, now city clerk of Salem,
then master of New York vessel sail
ing to China and Japan, brought home
from China a little hen. He named the
bird Koo-Koo, for the town whence
she came. He presented the hen to his
wife, and the bird gradually became a
pet of the house. She would lay her
eggs in the house.
Capt. and Mrs. Entwisle were in
'terested in church and missionary
work. So Mrs. Entwisle conceived the
idea of devoting the proceeds of the
eggs and chickens of Koo-Koo to the
missionary cause, and for the seven
years little Koo-Koo lived all her
earnings went to convert Chinese
heathens, and good many dollars went
that way. The hen became as much of
pet as a cat or dog. She would lay
her egg and then go into the kitchen
and cluck until someone went and
found the egg; then she would fly up
on the window sill and peck at the win
dow as sign that she wished to go
outdoors.
Finally little Koo-Koo died, and was
stuffed and used as an ornament. Mrs.
Entwisle wrote n very pretty little
story, founded on the history Of Koo-
Koo, and sent it to be read to the chill
dren in the far-away land whence came
the hen. There it took so we'll that it
was translated into Chinese and read
to the little Chinese children in their
own language. 1t was the story OF a
little hen called Koo-Koo, which under
took to support one little Chinese girl
that she might be educated. 1t con-
tanned an account of meeting of the
children Of Koo-Koo, quite a numerous
tribe of various ages.
After hearing that story read, Chi
nese boy painted picture of the meet
ing of Koo-Koo and her descendants
to represent a scene described by Mrs
Entwisle. It represents the old hen
and three younger ones, with eight OF
ten very small chicks. The picture Is
made on a sheet of brown paper, and
the hens are almost life-size for Chi
nese hens. 1t was sent to the mission
airy headquarters in Boston first, and
Yesterday was sent down to Mrs. Emit
wisle, by whom it is highly priced
Boston Herald.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
He Got 1t, Too.

81 want some more chicken" saio
Bobbie at the dinner table. II think
YOU have had as much as is good fol
YOU, DEAR" said Boobies mother. y
want MORE" said Bobbie. "You can't
have more now; but here is a wish
bone that you and mamma can pull
That will be fun. You pull one side
and I'll pull the other, and whoever
gets the longer end will have theii
wish come true. Why, Bobbie, you've
got It'll What was your wish?" y
wished for some more chicken" saio
Bobbie, promptly. He got it this time
london Answers.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
xo nent1emnn would rake It

A member of one of the great polit-
zeal clubs OF London recently lost his
umbrella and put up notice in the
hail requesting "the nobleman" who
had taken 1t to return 1t when he had
done with 1t. The committee, in due
course, desired to be informed why be
had ascribed its possession to peer
The member blandly referred them to
the rule which said that the club was
composed of "noblemen and gentle
men, and added that no gentleman
would have taken his umbrella.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
Officers.
THE CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Public worship of God on the lst and
srd SUNDAYS at IL A NJ, on the End and
4th at 7:30 P. Nj. 200
Meeting for prayer, Wednesday at 1880
P. NJ. Sabbath School at $3.50 A. M;
Meeting of Epworth League each Sun
day at 3 y. m, the third Monday
night of each month being devoted TO
literary work. ,.,u
A most cordial welcome is extended to all.
S. FRENCH, Pastor.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
psns- Tint Will Not Burn.

It has been found possible 70 make
a thin, smooth and strong pepper Of
asbestos, which can be employed In
the manufacture of paper lanterns
and other articles which need to be
at the same time light and freproof'
The asbestos paper can also be made
waterproof. 1t is prepared with the
same machinery used for making or
dinaru nnnar
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
What Was Killing Him.

Beggar-"Will you please give me
six-pence, sir2 I'm on my way home
to dieP" Gentleman (handing him thu
money)-"I don't mind giving you six
pence for so worthy a urpose as that
but your breath SIP is horribly OF
whisky" 81 know it does, sir; wills
ky's what's killing me."-London Top
ical Times
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01

spread rapidly, and it was soon demonstrated
beyond doubt that cure had at last been
found for deadly Cancer. Evidence has accu-
INFLATED which is incontrovertble, of which
the following is specimen
"Csnoer is hereditary in family, my father.
sister and an aunt having died from this dreadful
disease My feelings may be imagined when the hor-
ribe disease made Its appearance my side 1t was
q malignant Cancer eating inwardy In such way as
to cause great alarm The disease seemed beyond the
skill Of the DOCTORS for their treatment did no good
whatever the Cancer growing worse all the while
Numerous remedies were used for it but the Cancer
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-01
Water Cycles.

A Canadian has designed water cy-
Gle which offers little resistance to the
water, the floats which support the pro-
nelling mechanism being composed OF
Two long cylinders of small diameter
with The brought to point to de-
crease the resistance.