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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-03
WEST POINT.
NEW LINE TO NORFOLK-A MA
TIONAL BANK.
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Especial to VirGinian- Pjlot)
West Point. Va, Aug. "A promi-
nent railroad man intimately acquaint-
ed with the facts in the case. and with
the transportation situation in this sec
ton generally. states that the York
River Line will continue their daily SER
vice between this city and Baltimore
throughout the winter. He also states
that movement is on foot to place a
fast steamer on the run between this
city and Norfolk. which certainly will
improve to large degree West Points
facilities as mercantile. manufacture
ing and excursion centre. The gentle
man cannot believe that people in gene
raj understand the manifest advant-
ages of West Point and believes that
the strenuous opposition of Richmond
10 all West Point movements is due to
fear that West Point may capture
some of the Capital Citys enterprises.
Rothwell & Haywood. of the Terminal
Hotel. are optioning a number of farms
in this vicinity. and after securing 500
acres Will divide the property into five
acre farms and sell them to Western
colonists.
The business Mems Association. at n
special meeting held at the Terminal
Hotel Monday night subscribed $1,000
toward tho establishment Of national
bank. West Point has been sorely in
need of hank, as the number of
checks cashed by the Terminal Hotel
people and the local merchants has
amounted to over $4,000 n month.
Thirtythree excursions from Rich
mond have visited the Terminal Hotel
since June .. n greater number than
have visited West Point in the past
five years. The number of people has
exceeded 10000.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-03
ALEXANDRIA.
POLICEMAN KILLS ONE MAN AND
WOUNDS ANOTHER.

Richmond. Va. Aug. 2.--As the result
of resisting arrest in Alexandria. Va, to-
night, Robert Posey, aged 80. was killed
and his brother. Walter. aged 2S. was
perhaps fatally injured. The two men
unmercifully and the police were noti-
fed.
Officer Weston Atkinson responded ana
when he undertook to arrest one of tho
Poseys they wronched his club from him
and knocked him down. Atkinson claims
that he summoned a number OF citizens
Whilc the Poseys had him down he shot
Walter Posey: Robert Posey continued to
beat him and ne shot him through the
heart.
The officer is badly beat up and In the
hands of q physician. Much excitement
exists and Atkinson Ia construotiyely
nndcr arrest
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-03
TABLET TO JONATHAN EDWARDS.

Erected in the Church in Northampton
Which Dismissed Him In 1850.
Northampton, Mass. Dispatch. 2S.
The people OF Northampton made
atonemont last evening for the wrong
they did $50 years ago. to the Rev. jon
athan Edwards. In dismlssng him from
the passionate of the First Church of
Christ. by upveiling memorial tablet to
his memory in that church. The tablet.
which Is of bronze, represents the great
Calvinistic theoloEian addressing his peo-
pe,. and is two-thirds life-sizc. 1t Is in
Scrlbed thus:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-03


Rev. Jonathan Edwards. q IN.
lT03-175S
Minister in Northampton
Feb. Is. 1727-June %. 1850.
Minister and Missionary to the
Indians in Stockbridge,
175i-175S
President of New Jersey College
Feb. 16-March 30. 17oS.
THE law of truth was in his
mouth and iniquity was not
found In his lips. lie walked
with Me, in peace and equity,
and did turn many away from
iniquity."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-03
ROANOKE.

DOWN ON CENSUS MEN-DEMO-
Gratis ORGANIZE.
Roanoke, Va. Aug. 2.-There is quite
stir over the taking of the census
In Roanoke by the various enumer-
ators, as 1t has been charged that
many of them were derelict, and failed
to properly enumerate the population.
1t is charged that whole blocks were
missed, and that the enumerations
will fall about 1000 short of what il
should be.
"A. Bryan. Stevenson, and Otey Dem
ocratic Club. with several hundred
members. composed mostly OF young
men, has been organized in Roanoke.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-03
PETERSBURG.
YOUNG MAN DRUwNED-NEW OF
FICE ASKED.
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Especial to -Pilot.)
Petersburg. Va. Aug. "A young
white man named Tatum. an employee
of John N. Stearns &; Co.. was drowned
in the AppomattoX at 1890 to-day. The
Stearns Co. have their silk mills on
both sides of the river. and their fac
tories are connected by wire trolley
Over this trolley goods are sent in
car from one factory to the other.
and the car used is large enough to adj
nit of a person being sent along with
the goods.
This morning the car had made
many trips and was In fine working
order when young Tatum took his
place to go over with q car of goods.
1t is not known exactly how the ac-
cident happened, but when the car had
reached the middle of the river, it
either turned as Tatum shifted his po-
sition, so as to make 1t turn, and Ia
tum and the goods were thrown into
the river below. Tatum being unable
to swim. was drowned before assist
ance could reach him. Tatum lives in
Blandford.
NEW OFFICE DESIRED.
At a melting OF the council, held last
night an ordinance was introduced by
Councilman Bland providing for the
office of Superintendent of Streets
The ordinance was laid over for thirty
days.
Ro. Johnson. colored. was sent to jail
for three months rhis morning for
stealing three nickel-plated watches
from Mrs. William Bryan.
PERSONAL.
Miss Sadie McCandlish was elected
a teacher OF East Ward School by the
School Board last night, to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation OF
Miss Addie Emmeroch.
THE SCHOOL CENSUS.
The present school population of Pc
tersburg, as shown by n recent census,
ia 1913, OF which 1907 are white and
4,011 colored. This is a gain of 140 In
the white and n loss of 1S9 to the COL
ored since the school census of 1895
was taken.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-03
MIXED.
(From Tit-Blts.)

ITTOm TIL BItS.)
country paper has this personal
item Those who know old Mr. Will
son. of this place, personally will re-
greet to hear that he was assaulted In
brutal manner last week. but was
not killed."
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01
Deer Lodge. August 80.

Deer Lodge. August 80.
:. p. Larabie and his many friends
We're made happy again by the news re-
celved that kinley Mack had just won
the Autumn Cup handicap at Sleeps
head Bay, in the very fast time of
5:2I 40 for two miles, with 12S pounds
up. This makes the fourth great vic
tory for this famous horse this season,
his total winnings amounting to So. 500.
Deer Lodge as we'll as Mr.. Larabie are
very proud Of Mckinley Mack, who first
saw the light Of day near this city.
Mrs. J. G. Styles of Avon, who has
been the guests of her parents. Judge
and Mrs. j. Y. Batterton, in this city for
he past several days, returned home
his morning.
Mrs. r. j.. Hawkins and Mrs. B. j.
Smith left for their home in Missouri
this morning after a pleasant visit with
their sister, Mrs. A.. d. Hoss. They all
drove down to Garrison and caught the
east bound express for the East.
An entertainment that proved some
thing new as well as intensely interest
ing was given Tuesday evening to a
large number OF their friends by Mr.
and Mrs. F. S. Davey at their pretty
home in this city. "Musical charades'
proved the event of the occasion in con-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

nection with which a guessing contest
was introduced. Miss McLain and
Miss Alice Coleman won the prizes, hav-
ing guessed the largest number of mu-
slcal selections introduced in the char-
AIDES. Those most prominent in the en-
tertainment were: Mrs. w. I. Higgins,
Mrs. c. D. Joslyn, Mrs. Scharnikow,
Miss Sue WEIGH, Miss Marie Reed, Miss
.Galbraith, the Misses Humber and little
Miss Davey. Delicious refreshments
We're served and greatly enjoyed. The cut
flowers used in the decorations were the
prettiest and most profuse that have
been used in Deer Lodge this season.
The big picnic to be held here next
Monday, Labor Day, in which horse
races, mule and broncho bucking con-
are to be introduced, is going to be a
rouser. A large crowd is going to be here
from Butte, as two of their A. o. U. w,
lodges are going to celebrate here on
that date. The people of the valley
always turn out on this occasion and as
there will be plenty of music, dancing
and sports-all free-the occasion prom
ises to be a hot one.
Bishop Brondel of Helena has recently
appointed Rev. Father Stack as an as
sistant to Rev. Father DeRyckere in the
performance of his religious duties in
this district. Father Stack has already
H'SiS "poA Aio He" uuieS
-
The prominent republicans of this city
and vicinity held two caucuses last
evening to select delegates to the county
convention which will be held in the old
court house here mex Saturday. o. B.
O'Bannon, N. j. Bielenberg and Frank
Bien will represent the First ward,
while c. D. Joslyn, j. E. Van Grundy,
Frank Conley and H. Trahant will rep
resent the Second ward. The caucuses
were we'll attended, many being present
from the country and much interest was
noticeable.
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

st. Marys Academy, Deer Lodge.
This institution offers to young ladies
every advantage for home and school
comfort. Nh
The course OF Study embraces III tho
branches Of a perfect and refined edu-
cation.
School term dates from the first Tues>
day in September to the last Of June.
For further information address
THE SISTER SUPERIOR.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

kohrs and Mrs. Mary L. Kelley. Deli
cately painted souvenir cards, the work
or Miss Beth Larabie, were found on the
cover OF each guest at the table. An
elaborate dinner was served in courses,
which was thoroughly enjoyed by the
guests.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

A. K. Irwin, Of Butte, president Of the
Billings Mercantile company of this city,
stopped in Billings today while en- route
home. Mr.. Irwin will stop over at Hun
ter's Hot Springs for a few days for the
benefit of his health, as he has been
quite poorly while in New York on bust
ness.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shaw are occupy
ing the Hamilton house, 800 West Broad
way. Mr.. Shaw is slowly convalescing
from his recent severe illness.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

he had a contract for 10 miles OF grade
from Huntley. He has 100 horses and
Will engage 100 men. He has been work.
Ing on the Alliance-Denver line of the
Burlington.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

DR.. Miles of Salt Lake and his daugh-
ter. Miss Bessie Miles. were the guests
of Dr.. and Mrs. Donald Campbell dur
ing the past week.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Mrs. Charles Clark has as her guests
MIR. and Mrs. O'Neill Of Milwaukee.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

w. d. Mitchell and his sister. Mrs.
II. H. Mears of Warm Springs, accom-
panied by DR.. Scanland, were guests in
the city Tuesday.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Mrs. Cunningham is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Clark.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Mrs. Barry Hamilton left Sunday for
a two month visit with her relatives in
Detroit.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Eugene Campana, son Of the late
Rocco Campana, and a graduate of the
Butte high school, left last Monday for
Berkeley, Cal. where he will take a four
years curse in the application of med
iHipa .
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01


Rev. and Mrs. E. I. Crawford, Mrs.
M. ]. Bell, Mrs. j. NJ. Simpson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Scharnikow and Miss Sallie
Batterton left today for Helena as del
egates to the convention of the Christian
churches in this state. They all drove
to Garrison his morning to catch the
train.
Miss Vounie Owings, who has been an
art student in Chicago for the past
year, is enjoying a visit home. Miss
Vounie is very much interested in her
study of art and will no doubt become
George Weir, Spokane; c. r. Will
Jams, M1issoula; w. D.. Mitchell, J.. M.
Scanland, Warm Springs; A. c.. c..
Pfuhe, Washington, D.. c.; B.. T. Hatha-
way. Helena; Henry Duffield, Denver;
P. H. Sexton, Butte; w. B. WEIGH, Oma-
ha; J.. Y. McGinty, William McGinty,
Butte; A. H. Sain, Los Angeles; c. S.
Hare, Helena; w. A. Stratton, Butte,
are at the McBurney house.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. s.. Eldred are home
again after a visit with relatives in
Michigan, and Mr.. Eldred is again at his
post of duty as agent of the Northern
Pacific here.
Mayor Conley is now riding the hand
soonest bicycle in he city. a gift from
his friend J. II. Carroll of Butte. 1t is
a chainless machine of the latest pattern
and the mayor is very proud of 1t.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

The Modern Woodmen lodge gave a
very pleasant dancing party at it's hal
Tuesday night, which was well attended.
The Yellowstone County Mckinley
Roosevelt club is growing nicely and will
soon be in the campaign with a VEN
geance
Mrs. j. B. Elliott delightfully."- enter
tanned a number of young people at her
home on Tuesday evening in honor of
Miss Marion Goss, who is to leave soon
for Oberlin, Ohio, to attend college. The
evening was pleasantly spent in playing
domino whist, Miss Goss winning the
lady's prize, a beautiful hand-painted
china piece, and Jack Fraser the gentle
mans prize. a picture. Dainty refresh
ments were served. Those present were:
Misses Lillian Allen, Fagaly. Calhoun
Murphy. Sleeper, Mickey, Goss. Rixo1i
and Whaley. Messrs. Seaman. r. P. ana
w. F. Rixon. w. P. Matheson, c. J.
Chapple. Jack and Ed Fraser. Young.
F. L. Whitney, Calhoun and jail McCor-
mick. Mesdames Holmes. Tompkins and
Panton assisted Mrs. Elliott.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

A special train of stock passed through
Billings Tuesday night, transferring
from the Burlington to the Northern
Pacific. 1t comprised eight cars of cat
te and tWo of hogs and was enroute to
Chlna, being shipped from the Barse
commission company of Kansas City.
The stock will be %butchered on it's ar
rival in China.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01
Deer LODGE news

Dan Hertz, Representing Inter Noun
tain Branch Office.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Inquiry
is being made by the United States
Senate Food Commission into the
matter of food aduteration, now so
prevalent.
Twice before the United States
Government has made inquiries as to
the ingredients and quality Of the
baking powders Of the market.
Each time the government report has
shown DR.. Prices Cream Baking Pow
der Of highest leavening strength, grape
cream of tartar powder Of sterling worth,
and absolutely pure and wholesome.
This is very gratifying, for Dr..
Prices Cream Baking Powder is de-
pended upon by millions Of people to
raise their daily bread.
All tests, official and practical,
prove Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Pow
der to be an economical. healthful and
dependable article.
NorE-rhese Government inquiries also de-
'"' CHICAGO lures upon the market made in limitation of
baking powderb utC containing alum orother
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

The Woman's club will hold it's first
business meeting of this season at the
nome of Mrs. j. D. Matheson, next Mon
DAY evening, September 3, at 8 o'clock.
At this meeting an outline of the work
Tor the coming year will be discussed.
The separate departments of the club
VIII meet in a few weeks to decide upon
the work for the winter.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Mamie E. Clark of Dean Creek yes
terday filed a homestead entry on lots
2. 3 n S and the southeast quarter of
southwest quarter. section 6, township
S north, range rs east.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

NorE.-These Government inquiries also de-
veloped the fact that there are many mix
lures upon the market made in imitation of
baking powder, but containing alum or other
.austic acid whose use IN food is dangerous.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Billings, August 80.
The Billings band delighted a large
crowd tonight with one of it's good con-
certs in the park. This was the first
concert for several weeks, and it was
thoroughly appreciated by the people.
Inc band has been greatly strengthened
IN membership during the past summer
playing.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Frank Scott. well known in Billings,
but who has been employed in Bridger
for some time by the Bridger Coal COM
pany, returned to the city this week and
has accepted a position with Burnett &
Cole,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Mrs. Paul Mccormick will soon begi1
some alterations in her residence OF
North Thirty-first street and Fourth av
enue.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Miss Birdie Rumley, a sister of Mrs.
w. H.. Dewitt, who has been visiting in
Salt Lake and Colorado, returned to this
city on Thursday.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

On Wednesday DR.. and Mrs. Donald
Campbell gave a delightful little lunch
con, entertaining a number of doctors
who were here attending the meeting of
the Interstate Medical association. The
table was p~rettily trimmed with carna-
ions andthe menu delicious. The guests
of DIR. and Mrs. Campbell were Miss
Miles Of Salt Lake, DR.. Miles Of Salt
Lake, DR.. Hershey, DR.. Holmes and DR..
Hopkins Of Denver.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

PRICE BAKING POWDER CO.,
CHICAGO.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Rev. j.. E. Albritton, pastor of the
Mountain View NJ. E. church, left last
Tuesday for the coast, where he will
spend a few weeks r~ecuperating.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Mrs. J. K. Clark served 5 O'Clock tea
to a large humble of callers on Monday
afternoon. Among those calling were
Mrs. Charles Clark, Mrs. D.. j. Hennessy,
Miss NeWcomb. Mrs. Galbraith, Mrs. c..
r.. Lloyde, Mrs. w. H. Dewitt, Mrs. A.
p. Heinze, Mrs. H.. I. Wilson, Mrs. Fred
Holbrook, Mrs. j. V. Long, Mrs. j. K.
Heslet, Mrs. DR.. McCrimmon, Mrs. Har-
ris, Mrs. W.. Word and Mrs w. o. Speer.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-01

Miss May Pfouts gave a theater party
last Saturday night in honor of Miss Sue
WEIGH of Deer Lodge, WHO is spending
the week with Mrs. w. w. Dixon. After
thoroughly enjoying the opera, the party
repaired to the Butte cafe for supper.
The party was chaperoned by Mrs.
Sharp and the guests of Miss Pfouts
were Miss WEIGH, Miss Mabel Foster,
Mss Largey, Miss Campbell, Messrs.
VIII Clark. Templeman. DR.. Napton,
Sellers Largely and Mr.. Busch.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-05-10

The distinction between superior
and inferior courts will soon disap.
pear. The District Court in Homo
lulu is doing more work than any OF
the "higher" courts and it is an out
rage to the court and an injustice to
litigants in the court to have the
officials from Judge to Clerk subject
to the beck-and. call of the Judges
who leisurely listen to one or two
cases day in the Circuit Court.
Let US surmise that a case OF some
Importance is on trial 10 the District
Court. That the defendant has not
been released on bail ,th at his lawyers
witnesses aud friends are patiently,
waiting to hear the evidence and
get through with the business, when
suddenly an officer makes his ap'
pearance and demands the presence
of the District Magistrate 10 the
Circuit Court to give evidence in
petty gambling case when few
Chinese played dominoes. The
magistrate apologies to defendant,
attorneys and witnesses and disap-
pears. In the hall of the Judiciary
building he is most likely kept wait
ing for one or two hours when he is
Informed by the prosecuting at.
torney that "he is not wanted" He
returns to the District Court and
finds the men interested in the case
before very much out OF patience,
and the examining of witnesses is
proceeded with. The prosecuting
officer calls the next witness but be-
fore be can ask his name an officer
arrives demanding the immediate
attention OF the prosecuting officer
in the same old FIVE cents gambling
case in the Circuit Court. The
District Magistrate takes another
recess, and defendant, attorneys and
witnesses look tired. But after
waiting an hour the prosecuting
o&cer-who wasn't wanted after all
returns and now the case goes on.
A few questions are asked, when an
officer makes his appearance de-
manding the clerk with records, etc.
to appear Immediately in the Cir.
cult Court. That breaks up the
District Court for the day and the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-05-10
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1900.
THE GEN sUs.

If we had been toll about he de-
vices which will he used in taking
the census of 1900 in the United
States, ten years ago, we would have
shrugged our shoulders and put the
man who told the story down as a
second class edition of Ananias, or q
newspaper reporter. We have be
fore us, however, most interesting
article written for the North Ame-
rican Review by William r. Merri
am which has been reproduced in
pamphlet form and for a copy Of
which We are indebted to Mr.. A. T.
Atkinson, the general superinten.
dedt of the Census Bureau in Ha
waii.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-05-10

business at the "inferior" court is az
a stand.still while no progress 's
made in the Circuit Court. These
things will, however, be altered as
soon as Governor Dole gets bis coat
off and takes an interest in local
AFFAIRS. -
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-05-10
BY AUTHORITY.
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

HOLDERS OF WATER PRIVILEGES
or those paying water rates, are hereby
notified that the hours for irrigation
urposes are from s to o'lcock a. m. and
from 4 to o'clock p. M.
ANDREW BROWN,
Superintendent OF Water Works
Approved ALEX. You've,
Minister of interior.
Honolulu, June IA, 1899.
1904 ~
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-05-10

"It is proposed to employ about
1000 clerks in transferring data from
enumerators' sheets to cards about
three by six inches in size. This is
done by first preparing card for
each person enumerated, showing
all the characteristics of such per-
son. The cards uaed for this pur
pose are printed with letters and
symbols 30 arranged that by punch.
ing holes in the proper spaces we
get the following information re-
garding each individual race, sex,
color, age, coujngal condition, b rth-
place of person, of father, mother,
years in the United States, occupa-
tion, school attendance. etc. These
cards, though only 1000 of an inch
in thickness, will pile on one an
other, would be about nine miles
high, and they will weigh about two
hundred tons"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-05-10

"These punched record cards are
then counted, or tabulated, in the
electrical tabulating machines.
These machines are provided with a
circuit -closing device, into which
cards are rapidly fed one by one.
The holes in the card control the
electric circuits through number
Of counters, which will, as desired,