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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
A ROASTED MENAGERIE.
Terrible Scenes Which Occurred at the
Burning of a Private Wild Animal
Collection.

Terrible Scenes Which Occurred at the
Burning of Private Wild Animal
Collection.
A Detroit special telegram of May
22nd gives the following additional par
ticulars concerning the cremation of
French's menagerie.
AT 8 o'clock this morning fire broke
out at p M. French's premises, known
as Five-Mlle House, short distance be-
yond the city limits, destroying, among
other valuable property, number of
wild beasts, constituting the remainder
of his once-famous menagerie. French
was once well-known Snowman, but, a
few years ago, disposed of his circus in
terests, and removed his animals to his
farm, renting them out during the sum-
mer months to travelling menageries.
The animal barn was large wooden
structure, 200 feet long, containing a
row of strong iron-barred cages. When
the fire was discovered the whole in
terror of the place was in blaze, and
it resounded with frantic cries of the
maddened animals, which spranghercely
against the bars in vain efforts to escape
the deyouring element In one corner
of the barn was securely chained the
huge performing elephant Sultan, for
years prominent attraction at tented
shows. Mr.. French at the risk of his
life, dashed through the flames and
smoke, and tried to unloose the gigantic
brute, new almost frantic with fear, and
whose shrill trumpetings rang out loud
and clear above the Babel of sounds.
But the fastenings were secure, and
the flames compelled French to beat
q retreat, leaving the poor brute to
roast alive where he stood.
Every living inmate of the shed was
soon effectively cremated, and all left
was mass of glowing embers, red-hot
cages and roasted beasts. The latter
consisted of five performing lions, once
valued at $4,000, but since deprecated
in value, two California lions, an ibex,
three kangaroos, one tiger, one zebra
that had been trained to trot in harness,
a sacred COW and her sacred calf, and q
Rocky Mountain blg-horned deer. Be
sides these there was stored III the
building collection of stuffed animals
of great value to an owner of circus
paraphernalia, upon which no stated
value can be placed, and many other
things which, while not figuring in the
proprietor's estimate of loss, were new
ertheless of great value to him. The
scene during the fire battles description.
Two of the lions fell upon each other
and fought desperately, and the cries
and struggles of other imprisoned
bfutes were pitiful to witness. Fears
were entertained that some might es-
cape alive among the crowd of specta-
tors, and dozen men hastily armed
themselves to shoot down the poor
maddened, bowling beasts, should they
break through the Gordon of flames;
but these precautions were unnecessary,
every one perishing. French's loss is
$4,000, and he had about 81, 900 of in
surance in small lots on the animals.
The policies were to expire at noon, or
three hours after the fire occurred, as
the animals had been leased to the
managers OF the Geological Garden near
Chicago. and were to have been re-
moved tomorrow
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

struck the small mail propeller Damos,
capsizing it and sinking it instantly in
about 80 feet of water. There were on
board besides the captain and engineer,
six passengers named /. Domaine, of
Galveston, ]. o. Bird, of Cameron Par.
ish. two little sisters named Cora and
Medorea Barton, aged 10 and II years,
of Calcasin Parish, and colored
woman named Josephine Hawkers and
her child aged two years. None Of the
passengers could swim. The captain
and engineer swan ashore, but all the
passengers were drowned. All the
bodies were recovered except that of
Josephine Hawkers, and buried to-day
A ST. PAUL, Mimi, dispatch of May
23d, says a singular and serious acci-
dent happened to John Hoffman, an
employe in the Capital City Touring
mills, in this city. Hoffman was en-
gagged in sacking flour, having the
strings used tied around his body, while
at his work. He felt the strings tight
ening around his body, but supposed it
was one of the men, and paid no atten-
ton to it for moment, but the strings
steadily tightening around him he
looked around to find that the cords
had been caught by the shaft. In an
swer to his cries one Of the men started
TO stop the machinery, but another,
more thoughtful, proceeded to cut him
down, which he succeeded in doing in
very short time, but not before Hoff-
man had become unconscious from his
injuries. He still lies unconscious, and
it is feared he has suffered serious, if
not fatal, injuries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

SEVERAL days since il was published
that the register Of tho land office Mt
Fargo, Dakota territory, had received
in one week applications for one hun
dred and ninety-two thousand acres of
land for settlement, under the timber
culture act. Now comes the register
Of the land Office at Chokston, Mimi,
saying that during the Same week lie
had received applications for five hum
dred thousand acres, OF the ninety
six registers of the land office, over hall
ARE REPORTING an immense increase i'll
tho settlement Of tho public lands III
the west. Tho general land office nj
Washington is running behind because
of the increased business of the office
which, during the past two years, has
more than treblod,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
An Indiana Dog and a Vol.
Lafayette (lnd.) journal.

Mcdowell Cox, who lives about Jour
miles from Lafayette, in Wabash town
ship. about two weeks ago lost a dog
which he highly priced. The last that
was seen of the animal was one day
about that length of time ago, when he
scared up some unknown creature and
darted out Of sight after it. A day or
two ago Mr.. Cox accidentally discover
ed his dead body in the woods and
about thirty feet distant the dead body
of large wolf. The ground around the
wolf was covered with hair torn from
his wooley coat. Evidently the dog,
after long struggle, had killed the wolf,
and then walked offa distance Of thirty
feet or SO, laid down to die. The wolf
stood about twenty-five inches in hight
when on his feet, and was more than
twice Ms large as the dog.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
CRIME.

Ar Lake Charles, La, on the 2Srd,
A. w. Ford was hanged for tho murder
of DIR. Baso in Juno 1873.
T'nE cashier of the st. Louis savings
hank that suspended, is under arrest
Cor embczzlcment. A dispatch oC May
9TH saysit is known that he has taken
100000 Of the banks funds during the
past three years.
a SAVANNAH, Ga, dispatch of the 2Srci
notes the hanging ut Black Shear, Ga,
Of Shelly White for the murder Of his
wife. lie confessed his guiltand said the
man who caused him 10 kill her was
present, About 1000 people witnessed
the execution. He was calm and APP
peared unconcorned.
FRANK DICKINSON, who was tile ac-
complcc of Mrs. Mack in the MUIR
der Of the latter's husband, Geo. Mack,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
FIRES.

A FIRE in Brooklyn, n. y, on the
25th, destroyed property to the amount
OF 100000.
A DENVER dispatch of the Goth says
n fire ON Sunday night destroyed the
st. Charles Hotel, and IL. $. Mons liy-
cry stable; loss $4,000.
A PORTLAND, Oregon, dispatch Of the
23rd says the town of Dallas was nearly
destroyed by fire. Loss not estimated.
A MoNRoE, Wis, special Of the 23rd
inst. says IL fire last night, originating
in Bridges building on the east side,
destroyed property worth $4,000.
A DETROIT dispatch dated May 22nd
says the menagerie establishment Of
j. NJ French, s miles north of this city,
was destroyed by fire this morning.
The elephant "Sultan," five lions, II
zebra, leopard, stag, and many other
valuable animals were cremated. The
loss is heavy and insurance small.
A DISPATCH from Milford, Ind, Of the
22d inst, says Ficknor Brothers hub
and spoke factory burned this after
noon. A spark from saw-mill close
Wy Sttlltu lut hlt. iApHNI NlbtV'Nt AZ
surcd for $4,000. Dwellings close by
We're burned slightly.
AN Oshkosh, Wisconsin, special of
May 2Srd the saw and single
mill of Geo. w. Pratt was
DESTROYED by fire this after
noon, together with million feet of
lumber. Owing to the high wind the
a.. IL - IL
ton Of all milling along the river. The
loss is estimated Mt $4,000, with M in
surance of $4,000
A nRE in New York on the Goth
destroyed the warehouse Of J. Stewart,
filled with bales OF cotton. The
building is said to be worth $4,000 and
fully insured The amount of stock
which il contained was valued nj $50.
GOO. W. Black 4 Co. had 1000 bales
Of cotton and Grailncy 4 Go. 1000
bales, Putnam 1000 bales. Weir, Murphy
Il CO. 1000 bales, i, Il. Smith l,i00
bales and Fishery Bros. 1000 bales.
/ II il thought the contents of the three
top floors are entirely destroyed. The
/ first tloor contained 500 bales OF cotton
and about the same number of bales u
hops II Is said that series of fires
occurred il the same block, of an in
ccndiary character, in lS64 and 1867,
when several iiremcn lost their lives.
\ plsPAN,u to the Associated Press
from Clinton, Iowa, dated May
2Srd says il lirc occurred
about noon in Lamb Il Sons dry
house. burning their lumber yard and
that Of |. Young ( Co, with several
million feet Of lumber. One million
six hundred thousand feet of lumber,
belonging to Curtis Bros, We're burned;
also about fifteen houses. Before
the fire was eNtinguished sew.
eral acres OF lumber, owned hy Lamb
& Sons. VIM. j. Young 4 Co. and
Curtis Bros. 4 CO., we're destroyed. The
lire crossed Second street into several
blocks Of dwellings,, reaching from the
railroad nearly to 18th avenue and west
70 Srd street, Among the buildings de-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

TIKI celebration of the ono-hundreth
anniversary Of tho battle Of Stony
Point, ON July 10, il expected to be m
occasion of great national interest The
Wayne monument association has been
organized for tho double purpose OF
celebrating this event and of erecting n
monument to the memory of General
Wayne on the government grounds ut
Stony Point. The invited guests include
the president Of the United States,
members of the cabinet, and distin-
guished men from various parts of the
country. The commandment Mt West
Point will send n battery with detach-
ment Of cadets, the works Mt Stony
Point will bo fortified, and sham bal.
tie will be fought by battalion Of
Rockland County Continentals, under
the command Of West Point officer,
and assisted by regiments Of New
York State National Guards. Member.
ship fees are, for gentlemen, one dollar,
for ladies, SO cents, and for children,
twenty Eve cents, which entities them
10 the use and privileges ofthe grounds
en- the day Of the celebration, except Il
portion enclosed Cor reserved seats.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
CASUALTIES.

4 CHICAGO Tribune dispatch of the
Goth says the Oriental Powder Co. =
magazine, near Brighton, ILL.,, contain
ing 10000 kegs of powder, was struck
by lightning this morning and entirely
consumed.
Ar Clinton, Iowa, ON the 22nd n
whole family consisting Of Dennis Nc
Gowan, Il laborer, his wife and five
children, were poisoned by eating jim
son weed cooked with meat as greens.
The family intended to gather pig
weed, generally used for that purpose.
At Milwaukee, on the I'D inst, John
Shortell, an employee III the car-wheel
mandatory of May, Swallow 4 Co,
while adjusting u belt had his sleeve
caught by u turn-screw and was whirlet
around the shafting several times be-
fore the sleeve gave way. He then fell
Il distance of twenty feet, striking upon
casting. His injuries terminated III
death an hour after the accident.
Shortell was 45 years Of age, and leaves
wife and five children.
Ar Fostoria, Ohio, on the 23rd a
boiler exploded i'll the Risdon grist-
mills, owned by Ebersole 4 Noble, IN
stantly killing young man named
Carl Headly, an employee ut the mill,
and seriously injuring ]. H. Arnold, 4
carpenter, Frank Reynolds, \ citizen,
Young, the foreman, and Il. Over
never, farmer. Tue shock Of the ex-
plosion was very severe, demolishing
the machinery and walls Of the mill.
a LAKE ST. CHARLES, La, dispatch Of
the Goth says on yesterday, in the Cal
caSin river, Il little below Lake Charles,
during thunderstorm whirlwind
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

E TnE Mexican Government, through
its agents at Washington, is busily ut
work before the state department with
view of overthrowing tho award mnde
to American citizens by tho joint COM
mission of which Sir Edward Thornton
was umpire, in what is known ns the In
Abra case. This award WINS to Amcrl-
can owners aud operators Of " mlnc on
which thoy had expended over 100000
and from which they were afterwards
driven by force. Tho award w thcil
case was $600,000 The action of tn,
Mexican Government in this matter IL
severely criticised M II violation ofgood
aith.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

AN official report, published under
the authority of the Dutch government
gives the population Of tho kingdom ol
the Netherlands on jan. /, 1879, NJ
3,97S,000 souls OF whom l,070,6S7 were
males and 3,0073ol females. This II
an increase since tho last official I'M
nouncoment for Dec, 81, 1877, of 53,-
200, being 2S,lo males and 26,0l0 TO-
males. The total increase Of tho popu-
lation of tho Kingdom during the last
fifty yenrs il set down Mt 1864, Old, an
average of about ~ 300 per year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

THE rush for the $40 4 percent. Ger.
tilicatea in New York city is taking on
comic phase Small spectators can
afford TO pay ~ or $5 day for the
services of poor people TO como in and
buy tho certificates, and they do frc-
quently pay rs much M that. 1t is fire.
quently the case now that poor man
brings his whole family, wife, children,
10-yoar old boy and all, to stand in the
line and buy certificates.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

stroyed are the old Clinton iron works,
Mitchell house, lehman Kreim's
grocery, Dexter's cigar box factory and
20 other buildings, mostly residences
and boarding houses. The total loss is
estimated at from S150000 to $500, 900;
insurance about $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
many.

The Ohio republicans will hold a
state convention for the nomination Of
governor, lieutenant governor, and
some minor officers, on Wednesday, the
28th inst.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

Four thousand dollars per week is
the estimates loss TO the Grand Trunk
railway company owing TO the action OF
the government in prohibiting the in
PRODUCTION Of American cattle into Can
ada
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

A NEW paper is soon 10 be started in
Springfield, ILL.,, TO DC called the State
Argus. A company has been formed,
called the Argus company, consisting of
7. S. Ridgway, G. N. Black, William
lane md D. w. bush.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

THE people Of the Argentine republic
and Of Ecuador haye manifested sym
pathy with Peru in her struggle with
Chill. The Chilians appear TO be un-
popular in South America, probably on
account Of their exterprising and Yam
Kee.lilse ways.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

The French government recently
paid the last installment Of its debt, of
1,500,000,000 to the Bank of France, in
CURED at the time of the war with Ger
many.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

4 rRrrlLY DRESSED little girl fell on
il muddy street-erossing the other day.
and gentleman FASTENED to her as
sistance. After cleaning off her clothes.
be asked her if he shouldn't escort her
home. mo. thir, answered the digni-
fed little damsel, IF you please, We
amt been introduced. - Boston Courier.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
PARAGRAPHIC.

A TITusvILLE, Pa, man has gone west
five times to grow up with the country,
and five times he returned to Titusville
with pockets empty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
It's Worth a Trial,

+" ! was troubled for many years with
Kidney Complaint, Gravel, &C.; my
ulood became thin; was dull and in
active; could hardly crawl about, and
was an old worn out man all oyer, and
could get nothing to help nj, until !
cot Hop Bitters, and now | am L boy
again. My blood and kidneys are all
right, and / am as active as man of
50, although | am y, and | have no
doubt it will do as well for others Of my
age. It i worth the trial. II Father.)
- 49,
THE fashionable fringe for NANTES
glimmers like unit icicles made Of ink.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-07-17
BY Richardson ( Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
l1l3 Main street.

rpRITSTEE'S SALE OF A VALUABLE
L SMALL BRICK DWELLING AND LOT, ON
CHERRY STREET CORNER OF GREEN, BY
AUCTIOS.-As trustee in certain deed OF trust
bearing date the 10th dav Of December, 1877,
from ". X. Thorp and wife, duly recorded In the
Gle rk's Office OF the Cancery Court OF the city OF
Hlchmond, secure the payment OF certain o5!i-
CATION of debt therein mentioned default having
been ina &c In the payment thereof and being so re-
CURED to do by the beneficiary In said deed shall,
Us trustee therein sell BY aucfi0n. on the premises
on FRIDAY the 18th day OF July, 1879 IT
O'Clock P. NJ, a NEAT TW0.STOHY BRICK
DWELLING and LOT. fronting 16 1O-l2x94 feet
on Cherry street corner OF Green street.
3. TERMS: Enough In cash 10 defray the expense
of executing this trust and 10 pay of the sum OF
1865, with interest thereon from the 10th day De-
cember, 1878 The residue such terms shall be
announced as the time OF sale.
N. II. LEE, Trustee.
RICHARDSON 6 Co., AuctioneeIs. jyS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-07-17
BY Frank ID. Hill L Co..
Real Estate Agents and Auctionecrs,
HOS Main street.

TXECUTOR'S SALE OF HOUSEHOLD
IL AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, BAR-tttNHS-
TURES &C.-At The request of the executor OF ~.
WoSSmcr drceascd. we will sell. on the premises
No ri {; cast Broad street on FRIDAY: July IStn,
Commencing Mt 10 O'Clock a. NJ. al! the bOOS E,,
HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE in ssiu
house, consisting Of r,rs
HANDSOME WARDROBES.
CHAIRS. TABLES, &C., -
besides many other articles TOO numerous 10 'eA-
ton. ,, - ,r,.a1r tho
BAR, BAR-FiXTURES,
Stock of WINES, BRANDY,
GIN, WHISkEY. &c,
Including every article usually found In sa'oon'
will he sold ut the hour above named.
TERMS: Cash for all sums under $40; over mat
amount sixty days, with interest aided anu SAILS
Farior,. emdorstr FRANK u. HILL Il CO.,
i"''oi' Auctioue1rS.
Sale conducted by JSo. E. LAUGHroN' Jr.. Az
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q 80 uryrrON eAHsEa&s Rntssre Days. -
AZ Goddin, Warren q Co,
p..i Exsnta Agents and Aucfionesrs,
No. IL 06 Main street.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF a Most
HX1l111ABLE FARM, CONTAINING $50 ACRES,
LY1NGINTHEC COUNTY OF
GLOUCESTER, ON YORK RIVER,
AT CLAY.BANK WHARF.

IS , 3
pr-suant to decree of the ChancerY Court or the
c,ty OF Richmond, entered Jung as, ,r .,s
SUI of Wiam R. Rowe us. j. 8. Tower, &c.' rus as
tees &C. We James Neeson ana Thomas II r. Jase e
. ~ the Circtit Court OF Gloucester county, en-
Tered November 20, 1885, ne suits as, OF lanes
Harvey vs Jasper c. Rove and Others ~ gSS
wei tbs sed lanes Neeson and Thomas G. Jack.
son. Will sell FRIDAY July To- lsTg to to the
birhest bidder therefor that TRACT " LA,Nin'
wing in The county Of Gloucester. STATE Oh
On York river, known as Hermitage" containing
35(j ACRES, more or less, on the Following terms
rO-wit: -, ~, ,,,..s ~ s,id so1n
and the costs Of said SUITS the residue OF .ne
twelve. eighteen and twenty months e cre ner
ccn;um per annum from day Of sale. ana 10 ne
evidenced by negotiable notes; the tue 20 DC re-
famed until ell the pnrchase-moneY Is PAID.
'A'N-N JAMES NELSON, .a
Special Commissioner;
THOMAS G.. JACKSON,
Speciai Commissioner;
H. BOSWELL SEAWELL,
jy14-10t SpeclaI Commlsslo..El.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-07-17

-
NOBODY writes better Engll s, sn s. =. =.
.sn,sr editor 81 the Religious HeTasa; y, g.
.ssan he sometimes SLOWS y sramma.isa -
srr mr. 10 AID into his articles. One o. ~. ~
49,, = = dents has taken him 10 task IN the
s.,sss rn n.,,e, which the editor Aforesaid
.. ~ s.nrns over To the Dispatch ne
.,s,,,e. as he candidly avows, ne can sec NJ
error ia the sentences quoted;
s,rAppAHASNoCK, July ia, 1879.
s.ssrs T,di.ors.--Are the following sen.
1onces from recent issue grammar
'S1sf r, nasfures. groaddus. when ut DIS ease.
,xcaisad INV preacher that / hare Known
Con- fhe whole, Broaddus had more
ssnis,s chan avg minister wtsa whom We
Have been acquainted.
<. he excited all the orators whom ! Dao
ever known. .,,,,,,,s ,,,;i
pbiige AN occ ls = ... ...,,,
All these sentences have the same iauit--
the word x Others Is wanssng IN them' A.
they stand they represent Broaddns as eA
ceiling himself in gestures and IN oia'oI J.
and as having more genius than himseh
We do not often fur,sis, any authority io'
onr decisions: but la this case we VIII az
no, Good Browns 40 Grammar Of Gram
mars, !" page $40, note vi, says: =.
.sWhen eaualityis denied, or tnequGta!
affirmed, neither term OF the com isaasss
should euer saes.sde the other; oe ..aos,
everything must needs be equal 70 its Sc.
and II Il absurd to suggest that =
.,as.rs Ine w1o3o. As, No writ,nes VIA:
eyer abound so much with Doio anu ahi
mated figures as the sacred DOCKS. Guy
<sEo other writings whatever; Oecause "
sacred books are writings"
Applying this rule to the first OF Inc sen
fences quoted above from the Religion
Herald, the rule would read: "say eS
celled any other preacher that nav
KNOWN: because Broaddus acas preacher,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-07-17
A ReportOrial Hero.
IDetroit Free Press. ]


Sometimes reporter goes up in a balloon
with an aeronaut. II would seem at first sight
that the balloon man had the reporter at bis
mercy, but such is not the case. be laughs
best who laughs last, and the reporter Das
the writing up of the aerial voyage. Re-
Gently O balloon ascension was maze near
Montreal, and reporter OF the New York
Herald went I'D. The account OF the trip
shows conclusivey that it was one OF the
most terrible on record. But the mind OF
the reader turns with pleasure from the
harrow OF the situation to admire the Won
derful bravery OF this daring reporter. Ihe
balloon would sweep down on forests, then
bound to the skies, or nearly there, then dlp
into lake, then turn double somersault
without touching the ground; in fact, 1t
acted in the most outrageous and undlgnl-
fed manner. The balioonist was as pale as
ashes, his teeth chartered, and his knees
knocked together. But the reporter, Oh,
where was be? With calm smile at dam
ger and look of unrut1ed serenity on MS
marble brow, he gave his orders in the
same quiet tone he would have used IN or
derng beeisteak rare at penny restau-
rant. The trembling ballooniSt was bid TO
ull his fears. The reporter mildly Informed
him that the next thing to do was to get
down out of this, and ordered him to throw
ont some more ballast. The balloonist was
SO utterly Frustrated by fear that, instead OF
doing this, he opened the valve, and the
balloon started down. The balloon struck
a forest and tore great oaks up by the roots
and left track Of fallen trees in its wake.
The reporter, desiring to stop this whole
sale destruction Of valuable timber, climbed
on the netting, kicked open the valve, and
brought up the FESTIVE balloon against a
barn. Having saved the life OF the aero
naut several times, he completed the good
work by carrying the fainting man into a
farmhouse. and there resuscitating him.
When you let New York reporer tell his
own story you will find him the bravest,
most during hero on record.