Discussion on “automatic substations” (Summerhayes), “converting substations in basements and sub-basements” (Jamieson) and “operation of frequency changers” (Funk), Cooperstown, New York, June 26, 1913. (see proc

D. B. Rushmore: I will bring up certain points of unusual interest in the situation brought forward in Mr. Summerhayes´ paper on automatic substations, because of the possible large development along this line. There is such a large field of application of electric energy, and such a large field of undeveloped sources of power now awaiting the man who can reduce the cost of operation, either of application or development, that it is an interesting subject to consider.