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Show Electric Car Stoppages. Undoubtedly a great many citizens citi-zens have been annoyed by the sudden sud-den aud frequent stoppages of the electric cars which havo occurred lately; but it Is safe to say that no persons in the community regret them as profoundly as do Uie officers of the company. Iu most Instances the stoppages aro caused by the breaking of a wire, but what makes the wire break Is not yet understood. It has been thought that Uie electric current in some way rots, or renders brittle, the trolly wire, but it has not been demonstrated Uiat FU'h is tho case. The wire, when examined and tested by usual meUiods, seems as strong as ever. Aguin it has been thought that the trolly breaks the wire, but the latter will part and fall to the ground when no car is near. Tile real cause of Uie frequent breaking of Uie trolly wires has yet to be shown. In the meantime, If It is any satisfaction to the public to know It, Uie officers and employes of Uiecomnanyare doing their utmost ut-most to keep up the high reputation the electric car service of this city gained before these unfortunate stoppages became so frequent; and If money or enterprise will secure protecUon against such accidents, this company will soon have it. |