Abstract :
The following paper is to be read at the regular meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers in New York City, April 9, 1909. This meeting is to be held under the auspices of the High-Tension Transmission Committee of the Institute. All those connected with the Institute and desiring to take part in the discussion of this paper may do so by being present at the meeting; or, if this is not possible, by sending in a written contribution.
