carrying the wires to project from one side of the pole on account of interference with some building, bridge pier or other large object against which the pole is placed. In this case, the arms are braced as at C, the brace member being bent up of standard angle iron, firmly secured to the arms by a bolt at each arm and being attached to the pole with substantial lag screws or bolts, as the requirements of the individual case dictate. It is very important when the pole is to be

FIG. 97b.—Carrying Brace Wire Over Road.

placed on one side of a small stream, railroad right of way or highway, and braced from the other, to carry the guy wire sufficiently high to clear anything that may pass over the water or railway. The method of carrying the brace wire high enough to do this and the system of bracing necessary for the guy stub is clearly shown at Fig. 97b. It is recommended that the guy stub be high enough so the brace wire will be carried at least

25 feet above steam or electric railways or over canals and small streams that are navigable by craft of any size, while the distance over ordinary roadways should not be less than 18 feet.

FIG. 97c.-Patent Anchors for Guy Wires.

Patent Anchors for Guy Wires.-Several forms of patent anchors for pole guy wires have been developed recently that facilitate considerably the operation of securing these and that are

really less expensive than the labor cost of digging a large enough hole to place the usual form of log or plank anchor and the loose stones often used in connection with this form of anchorage. The anchor shown at Fig. 97c, A, is a two-way Everstick form folded so it can be inserted in a hole made by a boring auger, and when in place the end of the toggle may be driven down on the anchor bolt shank until two steel plates, to which the toggle links are secured, are expanded or forced out sideways, as at B, into the solid earth at the side of the hole. A few loose stones may then be placed on the anchor and the hole may be filled up. A much simpler form of anchor is known as the Harpoon, and is shown at Fig. 97c, C, ready to be driven in the ground. No hole need be prepared for its reception, as it is driven in place with a sledge and set by a pull. The sharp point chips or turns aside stones and pierces other obstructions. The wings open out in undisturbed ground, as at D, and a grip is obtained that is more than equal to the tensile strength of standard guy wire. Where exceptional stress is, to be resisted, as with heavily loaded poles at corners, the four-way Everstick anchor may be used. This is shown at Fig. 97c, E and F, and is similar in construction to that previously described, except that four sliding plates and toggle links are used to secure a better grip in the ground. The anchor is set by driving down the toggle link carrier as previously described.

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Simple Cable Hangers.-Many linemen favor the simpler forms of cable supports shown at Fig. 97d, as these are easily installed or removed and are suitable for any size of cable or supporting wire rope. That shown at A is the Pierce

FIG. 97d.-Simple Cable Hangers.

hanger, and consists of a galvanized wire loop, having a hook at each end. A sling of tarred rope is passed around the cable and the loose ends are hooked over the corresponding members of the supporting wire. The form shown at B is the Eureka, and provides insulating members of fiber to form a cradle in which the cable rests. The hook member or support is bent to shape after the fiber bushings have been put in place.

Typical Wire Clamps.-The clamps used in pulling up the line wires are shown at Fig. 97e. That at A is the form used in connection with copper line wire and has a long contact face on