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The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16
ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY.
Some Facts in Regard TO the Local
Plant.

One of the large corporations of
the state represented in Florence
i the Arkansas Valley Electric
company, whose general offices are
located at Denver. The officers of
the company are, G F. Lacomb,
president and general manager;
! W. Stearns, secretary and treas
urer: John Brannan, superintend-
ent. Besides its plant here in
Florence the company furnishes
light to Victor, Grand Junction. La
Junta. Trinidad and Blackhawk.
The plant here in Florence is
made up of modern machinery,
and the service given the public
seems to be generally satisfactory.
Two Edison dynamos generate the
electricity. these are driven by two
80 horse power A. & S. engines.
The boiler capacity is 300 horse
power.
An improvement has recently
been made in the plant by the adj
dition of a Kelley heater, manu-
featured by VIM. Runkle, of the
Star Boiler works. This appara-
tus puts the water into the boiler
at 200 degrees, and condenses
about 30 per cent of the steam,
making a saving in fuel of at least
% per cent.
The local management and work
in. force consists of Chas. Neely.
manager; j. E. Gamewell, engin-
eer; Otis Nicely, fireman; j. X.
Simmons, trimmer.
Chas. Nicely, the manager, has
been with the company for the
past five years. He started in as
a fireman, but faithful service has
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16
Exchange for Cripple Creek.

Cripple Greek Feb l6-At a
meeting of the citizens and stock
brokers held in this city last night
it was unanimously decided to or
ganize mining stock exchange.
Committees were appointed who
will report next Saturday night.
Thirty-one names have been Sc
cured already.
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SENATOR FELTON,
ARGUES FOR THOMBS.
Teller County BIZ is Argued in
the House.
is MADE A SPECIAL ORDER.

Denver, Feb. Is. The senate
listened, during all of today's ses-
sion to Senator FELTON, of Fremont,
who argued in favor of adopting
the report of the investigation
committee of the insane asylum,
which exonerates DR., Thombs.
The house discussed the Am
mons Teller county bill, but no ac-
ton was taken, 1t was decided,
however, to place it on the calen-
dar as special order for March 2.
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been the cause of repeated promo
tions until reaching his present
position, one which he fills with
credit to himself and to the entire
satisfaction of his company. He
is considered as one of the hustling
young business men of this town.
and one who commands therespect
Of the whole business community.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16
A FLOOD THREATENED.
Toledo is Preparing for High
Water.

Toledo, Feb. Is. Business men
along the river front are preparing
for great flood They are NOV
ing stocks and goods to high
ground The ice in the river is
twenty inches thick. If the rain
continues. or warm weathersets in,
there will be flood
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16
The Telephone Proposition.

j. Il. Moore has circulated hand
bills urging the people not to con-
tract for telephones until he has
secured his franchise
On account of Mr. Moore's prop
osition the Colorado Telephone
company has reduced its rate to SO
a month. Mr.. Moore's rate for
business houses, however, is only
81 per month. Mr.. Moore himself
is out of town at this time, but his
representative here says that from
the encouragement be is receiving
from business men in general he
thinks that they have little to fear
in the matter of competition of
the Colorado company.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16
Colonel rliIler Promoted.

Washington, Feb. Is. The pres
ident has appointed Colonel Mar
Gus p. Miller, of the Third infant
ry, to be brigadier general in the
regular army. This is in part rec
IGNITION of his valuable services at
Iloilo. General Miller will retire
from active service on reaching
the age of "a, on March "a. There
fore he has little over month to
serve.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16
THE PRESIDENT IN BOSTON
A Quest of the Home rlarket
Club.

Boston, Feb. Is, President Nc
Kinley arrived in this city this
morning. A great crowd met him
at the depot and he was escorted
to his hotel by special committee
of city officials and members of
the Home Market club. He will
respond to a toast at the Home
Market club banquet this evening.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16
Save Rent.

viii sell you houses cheap on
leased lots.
One Broom house.
One Broom house.
One 4room house.
Call and see j. j. Fitzgerrell.
The very finest. The ne plus
ultra. The creme de la creme.
That's HARPER whiskey in three
languages.
Sold by
hurley & KILLIAk
Florence, Colo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16
Palace Barber Shop.

Newly equipped, best tonsorial
artists, finest baths in the city.
Under the Palace Pharmacy.
tt n. R. USHER, Prop.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16
Heavy Demand for Steel.

New York, Feb. 16 Ship build
ers are building so many steel
ships along the Atlantic and Pa
cifc coasts that the roller mills are
having all they can do to supply
the steel plates.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16
For Sale at a Bargain.

One furnished rooming house,
centrally located; one saloon doing
n fine business; one restaurant with
e good trade; one residence prop
arty, close in. See
63-tf J. j. FITZGERELL.
For RENT.-One of the fine
front office rooms in the Daniels
block: steam heat and baths. tt
Garden and farm lands for rent,
see j. j. Fitzgerrell. 12tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16

J. j. Fitzgerreli has plenty of
straight money to loan
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-16
Congressional Librarian Plum.

congressional LIDrdrIaH FIuH.
Washington, Feb. l6,-The pres
ident has decided to name Samuel
J. Barrows for the position of libra
rian of congress.
Take the DAILY TRIBUNE.
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WANT SHURTLEFF REINSTATED.
Certain Importers Threaten to Take the
General Appraisers Case to Court.

Certain Importers Threaten to Take the
General Appraisers Case to Court.
On call OF a committee consisting OF J. A.
Britain. Chairman; James G. Johnson. Ferdi-
nand l.. Loeb. Daniel hcKeever. b. Rosenfeld.
and John NJ. Peters 4 meeting Of importers
was held at the rooms Of the New York Board
OF Trade and Transportation yesterday after
noon to protest against the enforced retirement
OF members Of the Board Of General Apprais-
ers. either by compulsory resignation or by
direct removal. The call for the meeting stated
that interestA OF merchants were jeoparded
by any a%bridgment OF the independence OF the
board that the act OF 1890 which created the
board provided that. its members may be re-
moved by the President for any one Of three
causes. namely. "inefficiency, neglect Of duty,
or malfeasance In office. and that so long az
they are guilty OF none OF these onenses their
office Is practically guaranteed for life.
The meeting was attended by fifteen or
twenty representatives Of importing interests.
1t was held behind closed doors. Mr.. McKeever
said after it adjourned that there would be
mittee would be appointed which would 60 to
Washington and see President Mckinley and
the Secretary Of the Treasury regarding tho
removal Of General Appraiser F. NJ. Shurtier
and the enforced resignation Of General APP
praiser j. o. Wilkinson.
THE. action taken.' said Mr.. McKeever,
was clearly illegal; and we shall demand the
moved by President Mckinley. We will de-
mand that Mr.. Shurtlef be reinstated. and il
this Is not Gone the matter will be taken to the
courts"
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orion VIII Run In England.

George ". Orton OF the New York A.. c.. who
a year ago won the two-milc steeplechase
championship Of England. has decided to make
an effort to retain his title. At a meeting Of
the Athletic Committee Of the New York A. C..
held on Tuesday night, it was decided to have
the famous long-distance runner carry tho
winged foot again in England this summer.
His entry was mailed last night to Secretary
Herbert OF the Amateur Athletic Association Of
England for the one-mile and four-mile runs
and the two-mile stceplechasa.
Last year the English athletic authorities
followed the lead OF the Henley regatta stow
eigm entries must be received on June l.,
although the championship meeting VII net
Orton's entry il not received by the stipulated
time it will not affect his right to start In the
two-mile steeplechase. as il is customary
across the water to cOncede the holder OF Q
Championship the right to defend his title
without entering for the event.
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NEW HAVEN. May o4.-The New England champ;
onship lawn tennis matches here to-day were full OF
surprises. In the singles Paret beat Allen in straight
sets. although the last time they met Allen was the
victor. Davidnons defeat was also unexpected.
The Southern champion was looked on NJ q sure
winner. but he did not show nearly 80 much speed
or steadiness here as at Washington last week. and 4
bothersome cross wind made many Of his long drives
sail out of count. In the doubles the Southern
champions. Davidson and Parot, came very close
to being beaten, their opponents having the score at
a. in the deciding set before the Washington win
ners captured four straight games and the match.
The scores:
Championship Singles-Second round-Richard
Hooker beat j. G.. DAVIDSON, g. "a s-6: J. p.
Paret beat j. A. Allen. 90. a.; +. l.. Chase boat
Z. l.. Childs, 6--S. 6-S, ST..
Third Round-A. F.. Foote beat IL. II. Hackett.
81, o..
Championship DouLles--Preliminary round-C: P.
Dodge and W.. Noyes beat J. Brown and Ii. p. BOwles.
"a, ID: X. ?, Huntington and Ford Huntington
beat ID. X. Hooker aud +. WGtrous. -, 6-4. rs,
+. l.. Chase and l.. j. Sanford beat T.. II. Lewis and
4. Mann, G-s; 81; Ii. H., Hackett and !. 4. Allen
beat E.. T.. Hall, Jr, and II. l.. Galpin. "a. 6-3,
A. f.. Foote and Richard Hooker beat | Henderson
and +. Trowbrldgc, 81. 90.
First Round-J; p. psLet and j.. {. Davidson beat
y. A. smythe and a.. II. Eettleton. 6-+. As. "a.
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EL P1sO SPEAKS FOR LOYALTY.
strong Resolutions Adopted Indorsing the
Philippine Policy.


FL PAso. Tex. May PA rousing mass
meeting. attended bv nearly two thousand
representative citizens OF FL Paso. was held
here tonight. and adopted resolutions
on the policy OF the Administration In
dealing with the Philippines. The call was
headed by g.. II. Morehead. II banker. the
acknowledged leader Of the Democratic
party in this county Joseph Magofln. Demo-
cratic Mayor OF the city: T. j. Beall. ex-Con-
federate. lawyer and Democrat Charles Davis.
ex-Confederate. Customs Collector under
Cleveland. and 100 others. The meeting was
presided over by Il. j. Beall and p. W. Pittman,
Democrat. County Court Clerk. served as Sec
rotary. Speeches were made that stirred up
wild enthusiasm. and the following resolutions
Whereas. The President Of the United States
10 clothed with the power. by and with the ad-
vice and consento of the Senate. to make treaties.
and any treaty So made becomes the supreme
law Of the land and
Where's. In the lawful exercise Of such
treaty-making power the Philipninn Islands
result of the fortunes OF war, our government
assumed grave International duties. and the
troops Of the United States. while in the dis
assalled By the Fillpinos, be 1t
"Resolred. That the, citizens of Ell Psso, in
massmseting assembled. hereby declare that
among our citizens as to the proper ultimate
earnestly insist that such question. should
meanwhile, our Government, should not be
hampered In the conduct OF the war and the
trials OF our soldiers made more arduous. .,
support,to tho Government OF our country in
its efforts to maintain its rightfll authority IA
the Philippines and avow our belief that 1t will
prosecute the war until victory shall crown our
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sENA ron DArIs ON TIRE PHILIPPINES
He Believes That the United states Must
Hold the Lslanhs Permanently.

MtNNEAPoLIs. Mimi. May 24-The first an
nual banquet OF the Minneapolis Board OF
Trade and Commercial Club was held tonight
as a testimonial to ex-senator w. ID. Washhurn
and Congressman Loren Fletcher. for services
In Congress. and Capt. John G. Reno. In recog-
milton OF fOrty-three years service given to the
Improvement OF the Mississippi River. All hut
three Of the Minnesota delegation in Congress
were present. Senator Davis was the first
speaker. and took up the questions growing
out OF the late war. He said:
The war with Spain was n reasonable.
Just and necessary war. from which tho
United States abstained as long rs honor
would permit. by it grave responsibilities
have been placed upon this country. which
must bc assumed In the name Of good govern
ment. civilization and Christianity. From
it in likely to develop Caucasian control
Of the OF the East. II Is
an epoch in history. the most important
since the discovery Of America by bus
The possession OF tho Philippines gives me
United States an opportunity to contest this
1T the United States docs not hold the islands
some other nation will. and what other can do
II better our enlightenment. constitutional
liberty ana humane instltntioPPiHi ply WI, prove Il
'' "Ra ann rII, etsInp sm,s,a 81 sMS fi howsVer, that
the ~lilipinos are not capable OF scif-govern.
mont. and | am one WHO does not believe nat
United States holding them. not pro-
visionally but permanently. The soy,ereiKn-
lie paramount there. There are those who
say that's the national Constitution stands
IN the way. hut | learn from history
that the Constitution has always adapted itself
TO whatever schemes OF expansion or imperial
ism a wise public policy demanded.
Regarding our duty to Cuba. i believe
the terms o! the resolutions adopted by
Congress should be adhered to till the
last vestige of hope for self-goyernment
should remain in control until n stable Gov
eminent Is assured. be it ten or twenty years.
| am OF the opinion, however. that ~satisfac-
tory self,government can be established there
with little delay"
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At Chicago.

CHICAGO. May was little excitement to
the racing at Lakeside to-day. the fields being made
up of mediocre horses. Tho favorites and second
choices divided the money. The building Of the
Harlem grand stand IL progressing. and it will be
finished by opening day. summary:
First Race-Nine siIteenths of 4 mile Hamburg
100 CT. Knight. !: to 1, won: Jen. ~ (Vititoel. 3 t.
2. second. Georgetown H., 104 (McSiokleJ, 8 TO |
third. Time, O:51t6.
Second Race-Seven. eighths Of a milo-Myth. lie
ID. Weber,, 4 to 3. won; Hurricane. 1o5 DupeeJ.
To 10. second; Kings Guard. lO7 III. Booker. 20 &c
/, third. Time. l:2gh.
Third RAce-Three.q quarters of n mile-Goebel. IOt
uDupeel, 80 TO l, won: Alma Glyn, 100 C.. Booker
10 to /, second; Al Lone. los 'Reitz). 8 to l. third
Time. / 1874
Fourth Race Eleven SIXTEENTH OF = mile-Dsl
Rretti. IO4 Mutt. 10 to 1, won: DR.. Marks. LOG II
knight. 4 TO /. second; Robert Bonner. III tBloss)
even. third. Time, 1904.
Fifth Race-Thrce.quarters Of q m!le-Papa Harry
1o2 tSut), q to l. won: Marco Polo. 90 N. Brown
2 to l. second; Nellie Fonso. 90 ,DupeeJ. 2 to l
third. Time. | 16h.
sixth Race-Three-quarters Of u mile-Pauline j..
al Knight. 8 to !. won: McAlbert. " NaryaeA'
g to !, second: Lobengula. ITO IL. Scott, 4 to !,
third. Time, I:15A.
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CORRUPTION IN CHICAGO.
FURTHER TESTIMONY ON PROTECTION
TO CANNING M Police.

One Place Where the Shakedown" Was
Eight Dollars an Hour for Each Table
Intricncies of Craps Too Much for Sena-
tor BnSt~r-innocent stud Poker Man.
CHICAGO. Man ~ AT to-day's session OF the
Baxter Senatorial investigation OF Chicago's
municipal corruption several witnesses were
heard In Confederation Of the fact that gam
bling IL permitted by the police where the play
erS pay for protection. II was shown also that
many Justices OF the Peace are as corrupt as
the police officials. Their methods Of aiding
in the "shakedown process" ia to issue war
rants in wholesale lota and charge unfor.
tunatos who are arrested during police raids a
fee for signing bail bonds.
james Dunning. who was manager Of the
Hunters Club at 126 Washington street before
that place was Taided and closed on April II,
was the first witness. He said James Berry.
John Welsh and a man Of the name OF Hill
were fellow proprietors with him.
What Kind Of a club was that ?" asked At
torney Burrcs. the committed lawyer
1T was a purely social organization
What did you do to entertain guests"
Well. We had card games. casino. whist and
poker"
After many questions Attorney Burres se-
cured the Information that the Hunters club
was headquarters for a thriving game OF draw
poker. The proceeds from the Irlay-the rake
on-were about 81 an hour from each table.
The witness said a good class OF patrons FREE
auented the Hunters Club. most of them being
business men, He. said, with a smile. that he
did not employ .'"cappers.' and 1t was not
necessary to solicit business.
Louis A. Lavinn attempted to explain to the
tut only partly succeeded. After vainly striv-
Ing to, understand. the, difference, between
Baxter gave up the problem with RI" remark.
I'm have to admit. gentlemen. that a colored
man,s intellect is better than mine"
David f. Tamney. a stud poker dealer out OF
Chicago. He caused some merriment by the
assertion that there Is no gambling in Chicago
at present. Tho witness. neryously smoked a
cigar, and PLAYED with his hat while on the
What were you doing three years ago ?" was
one of the questions put to him by Attorney
Bnrres.
Dealing"
"nealiMg what"
That was a sample of Mr.. Tamney's manner
nj Sfc sfsSef fhsf S S}rs BSrre ss asked wsi him FL n Il Se had
not seen Alderman Kenna last, night and
agreed to give no. Information. Mr.. Tamney
said he did see Alderman Kenna but did not
Davis" He pleaded Ignorance OF the meaning
nantly denied that he was a "capper" in a
rolicy shop, Golored people and not gentie-
What do you mean by telling this committee
that there is no gambling in Chicago when you
have told us how you have been employed re-
'e""ooRS,' that's af@H pIsVIne Nv with sh''o ehips;, Tba.,s not
gambling" scornfuily replied Mr.. Tamney.
The committee Is much Obliged for all your
nlormation. :" said Senator Baxter.
cation on Friday and no session will be held
next week.
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REsuLTs ON OTTER TRACKS.
At I.atonia.

CINCINNArl. May 24.-The weather was very hne
and the attendance good at Iatonis to-day. In the
last race kunia, entered at $3.50. was run mp 1856 ~
Ike Wallenstein and retained bv y. D.. Smith. Jolly
Roger, the favurite, and who has in the past been
considered OF stakr horse quality. was wanted by
throe horsemcn, who then drew straws. the three.
yeNr.nld son OF imp. Order imp Sally II. finally
gong to j. ID. smith. Jolly Roger was entered at
only $500. A bidding.up war among owners seems
to lie on at the track that will at least he profitable to
the management. urinary
First Race-Sevcn furlongs-Bentley b., i05
Mathews. r to /. won: Asmhn, ioi Ross, 10 to /.
second: Golden Edges. lot CIV. Taylor, 2 to ], third.
Time, 1880.
Second Race-Four and . half furlongs- Ignite.
102 tBosnchhmp). 3 to 2. won; Aileen Wilson. lOb
Ross. 9 to / second; Msrito. lo2 kuhn, 3 to J.
third. Time. O56A.
Third Race-0ne mile and seventy yards-Cynic
1o2 tCrowhurstI, 30 to l, won'McCloary. 1o7 Nc.
Joynt. y to &. second; Lyllis. lo3 Mathews, Z to 1.
third. Time. l:461.
Fourth Race One milo -Samovar. 100 Ross, I to
8. won: Eitholin, ia CMcJoy mt. Il to l.. second; In.
felice. los CPoternanl, 10 to !. third. Time. a..
Fifth Race-Five furlongs-Juooma 1oe Grow
hurst. 2 to I. won: Decoy. lo3 Matthew'S. ! to ]
second; Lun Ferguson, no hcJoynt), 3 to o, I third
Time. ]: O3.
Sixth Rsce-Seven furlougs-Kunja 1o7 Grow.
hurstl. & to l, won; Full Dress, ~ tKuhnI. Q to I,
second. Jolly Roger. 1o4 tBsauchamp), 8 to s, third,
Time. I.2SA.
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At st. Louis.

ST. LorIs. May 24.-There was n good attendance
st the races to-day and betting was. brisk. The
farorites were pretty generally slaughtered. The
track was in excellent condition. Weather delight
full. Summary
First Selling; one mile-Mystery. 40
(Thorpe), 10 to /, won; Elmer, loT Frost. 10 to l,
second: Our Clara. 81 .(Dominick). 8 to l, third.
Time. 1:46.
Second Race-selling: FIVE furlongs-sehnell Lau.
fer. ll3 Ct. Burns. & to l, won; Joe Wheeler, 113
CThorpel. 2 to !. second: Lomond. 1l3 III. Shields.
even. third. Time, I:U416.
Third Race-one mile-Be True. l12 oConley,, 8 to
second; O'Connor. loS IF. Jones). 2 to 1, third.
Time. 40.
Fourth Race-One mile and seventy y~ards-David
Tenny. 116 Thorpe. 8 to 1. won by a length; LU
Bruno, 80 Kelly, 2 to l, second; Meadow Thorpe.
1o4 IT. Burns). 2 to 1, I third. Time. 1:41A.
Fifth Race-Seven furlongs-Don Orsino, 1o1
Southland to !, won by a length: Richard j., 1os
third. Time. / 80.
Sixth Race-selling: one ~mile-Osric H., ia
tSouthard) to l, won by a neck ;Jimp. - Ct. Burns,,
: to >. second; Barbee. 1o7 Thorpe, I to 5. I third.
Time, l:4<.
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G. A. r. COMMANDER A.BUKED.
Anti-Imperialist Order in Alabama Criti-
cised by Two Posts.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. May 24.-In the first gem
eral orders. issued last week. by Department
Commander A.. p. Stone OF the Grand Army OF
the Republic OF Alabama the following was
printed:
The commander OF this department deeply
deplores the administrative policy OF agrees
sion that continues our nation in war. bring
ing renewed sorrow and mourning to many
hearts and homes and the unparalleled slaugh-
ter Of foreign people who desire independence
and self-government. No class in our country
can more heartily deprecate a policy that leads
to needless bloodshed and the ruin and deyas-
tqtion OF war than you who have witnessed its
blighting effect
The post in Birmingham. Mr.. stones home,
and the post IN Montgomery have adopted
resolutions affirming their confidence in
tho wisdom and prudence Of President
Mckinley. q comrade in the order, the
Commander-in-Chief Of the Army, and the
Navy. and saying. that he should expect
the undivided and untiring sympathy and
support OF all who have ever borne
the brunt OF war. 1t is also said in the resolu-
lions that Commander Stone has overstepped
his right. according to the constitution and
rules OF the non political organization, and has
injected personal opinions into a department
order.
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A Electrician Arrested for
Stealing Wire in Queens.

stealing Wire in Queens.
Wire thieves have been at work in the New
town section OF the borough Of Queens. A few
nights ago three miles OF copper telegraph and
telephone wire belonging TO tho Long Island
Railroad Company was cut Town and carried
away. On Tuesday night the gang attempted
TO make another haul. but the police and the
railroad men were on the lookout. Shortly be-
fore midnight q man in a switch tower siGnalled
the police station that the wires were being
cut near him. Seven policemen were hustled
to the scene. but the thieves lookout gave the
danger signal and when the police arrived they
found the severed ends OF wires dangling from
the poles. but all was quiet.
Policemen Hunt and McGattan, however,
had remained far in the rear. They were
coming along noiselessly when they saw the
side the road. He, was 80 close that they simply
proved to be Henry j. Bearry. formerly public
electrician Of Long Island City under Mayor
Sanford. He carried n complete %linenian's
outfit and wore climbing spurs.
He was so overcome with fright that he at
once began to plead for mercy, offering to tell
who his companions were Bearry has not
been out OF Jail more than three weeks. Eight
months ago he was captured with q gang Of
wire thieves In New Jersey. and he only escaped
along term Of Imprisonment by informing on
his companions.
Within a year tho trolley roads in the borough
of Queens have lost more than $4,000 worth
OF wire which was stolen by thieves. The tele-
phone companies have also suffered.