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AIRS SAILING.
Important Inventions in the Art Of Balloon
Steering.

Important Inventions in the Art Of Balloon
Steering.
After many years have been devoted, with
successive failures, TO the discovery OF some
method whereby balloon could be navigated
in any direction at the will of the aronaut two
French officers attached to the military balloon
workshops at Meudon have succeeded in solv-
ing the difficult pToblen. BY permission of the
French Minister of War, Nj. Herye Mangon has
been allowed to lay before the French Acade-
my of Sciences an account of the remarkable
experiments thai were made at Meudon on the
9th OF August last. At O'clock in the after
noon of that day balloon containing Capts
Renard and Krebs rose slowly from the park
at Choisy, near Meudon, and took at first a
northerly direction over the plateau, through
which runs the road from Choisy TO Versailles.
To avoid ascending above the trees the direc-
ton of the balloon was changed toward Ver-
sailles. The air was calm, and at first the
movement of the balloon was scarcely percepti-
BILE, but as soon rs its motive power was brought
into action its pace was accelerated. When it
was above Nillac0ublay, some two miles from
Meudon, the spectators saw it suddenly tack
about, make a half circle Of 800 yards radius,
return to its point of departure, and slowly de-
scend, with dipping motion, until it alightcd
on the lawn from which il had started. The
distance covered in going and returning was
time occupied in the trip q minutes. During the
entire trip the balloon is said to have obeyed
faithfully the least movement of its helm. The
total weight of the balloon, with all its appii-
ances, including the two officers who controlled
and directed its movements, was 4,250 pounds,
or two tons and an eighth. The motive power
was supplied by an electric accumulation Operat-
ing a motor. This motor was of four-horse
power, and the duration of the force employed
in working the screw propeller was estimated
at four hours when the full power of the bat
terry was applied. Only little more than the
power of three horses was used on the occasion
referred 10. So far, then, as relates to the abil
ity 70 guide a balloon to any given point, TO
reverse its course and return TO the point OF
departure on 9 calm day, the Meudon expert
ment is said TO be conclusive. 1t is said that
by using the full power of the motor the bal
loon can be directed at the will of its navigator
in the face of strong Winds and even in great
storns, if the motive power were increased TO
that of 10 horses. However this may be, there
can be no doubt that this discovery of the
means Of navigating balloons is very import
ant one, and that in all probability it viii tend
to further improvements in the same direction.
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A Coal Mine Sinks.

The Enterprise Mines at Port Bowley, Pa,
owned and operated by Andrew Langdon, of
Buffalo, was on the morning of the 5th inst.
the scene Of the most extensive cave-in that has
occurred in that region for years-nearly 100
acres of ground settling from four to six feet.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad tracks sunk five
feet, and traffic was stopped for some hours. The
air in the mines was driven with the violence of
an explosion, and forced its way out Of the
shaft almost totally wrecking the inside work
ings. The ground is covered with seams and
cracks for several hundred feet, and five
houses belonging TO miners in the employ Of
the company are wrecked. 1t is feared the
mine is ruined. 1t is now full of gas, and the
water from the river and an abandoned work
ing near BY is pouring through the assures in
the ground. The mules in the mine were taken
out in safety. Five hundred persons are
thrown out Of employment The owner of the
mine was offered 100000 last week for his in
terest in the coal left. but declined the offer.
A second fall took place at the mine in the
evening. The cave-in now embraces fully 250
acres, extending from the Susquehanna River
up bill to the fan house of the mine, dis
tance of half mile. The fall of rock is thought
TO have been enormous. Six mules were killed.
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The Mnrld,s ExnnSittnn-

The Exposition grounds at New Orleans cover
250 acres and the main building is the largest
ever built for such purpose. The Govern
ment building measures 6S4 by 565 feet, and is
itself larger than either of the two Paris Expo
sition buildings and larger than the Vienna
Exposition building. The President of the Ex-
position is Edmund Richardson, of Mississippi,
the largest cotton planter in the world, and
Mai. e. A. Burke, Of New Orleans is the Di-
rector-General. There are Il agents of the
Exposition travelling in Europe. giving infor-
NATION about the matter and getting exhibitors.
The exhibition viii be opened Dec. /, and
already feet of steamers is being prepared on
the Mississippi TO take visitors to the show
The prospect is that in number of visitors this
exposition viii rival that at Philadelphia.
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WHAT'S THE TIMF
Wise People Who Garry the Waterbury and Always

am very much pleased with my Waterbury.
1t is really more than i expected.-G. V. Braisted,
New Egypt, n. il received the Waterbury and
case, and am very well pleased with it.-Joln De
ST. John, Sterling, Hl.-The Waterbury watch
came to hand in good condition and keeps excel
lent time; am very well pleased with it-Louis
Sioux, Warsaw Ill--The Waterbury watch came
all right, and in good running order. After testing
IT thoroughly, pronounce i good timekeeper:-
Henry Kendall Danyille, Kan.---1 received the
watch all right. and am very well pleased with it,.
Eddie e. Wells, McCalsburg, Iowa.--The Water
bury watch sent me last November still keeps to its
work. although carried by boy, whose first watch
it is.-Geo III. Uh]er, Lebanon, Pa.-The watch
came all right, and has given entire satisfaction so
far-R. f. BlacIxmer West Broolzfield, Mass.-I
received the watch all right. 1t keeps good time,
and am very well pleased with i'll A. Crary,
Davenport Iowa.-The Waterbury watch came
all right. Many thanks. II has kept good time,
so far.-Mrs Ida NJ Reed, Joyfield Mich.-The
Waterbury received all right. 1t is a good
timelzeeper.-D. d. File, Sedan, Kan.-Received
the Waterbury watch all right My boy is one of
the proudest boys in Iowa. 1t fills the contract
Am very well pieased.-Thos. Cumming, Hawk
Eye, Ia received the watch all right. 1t keeps
excellent time.-Wm. Burr, Silver Cliff, Coll
received my watch all right, and am very well
pleased with it. 1t keeps good time.-Leroy Lind
sy,. Osborn, Mo-I received the watch, and think
1t Is very fine one. am very well pleased
Freddie A. Stockley Minneapolis Mimi re-
ceived the watch all right, and am very well
pleased with t--A F. Henry, Ringoes n. il
received the Waterbury watch all right, and after
trial must say am more than pleased with it,
Elias Ghipard, Rustic, n. 1.-THE watch came
al rlght, ana ike III very We'll III keeps as cor
rect time any watch know of.-M. F. Graham,
Fulton, n. VI received the Waterbury watch all
right. 1t keeps good time and am very well
pleased with it-Jos. A. Jorden, Pleasant Grove,
Mo.-The Waterbury watch you sent me last
Winter has never failed TO tick since have had it.
IS. j. Stowel, West Casco, Mich.-Waterburya at
hand and ticks the time to dot.-Robert q Neel.
Osgood, Ind received my watch all right and
am very well pleased with it.-Chas. Patterson,
New Tacoma, Wash. Ter.-The watch you sent
me came all right. 1t is admired by all, and / am
very well pleased with t.-A. T. Prentiss, Brook
lyn, Call received the watch all right. and
must say that it's perfect little beauty. Please
accept thanks for the same.-E. P. Worley Hills
boro, O.-The watch you sent came to hand all
right, and keeps excellent time. 1t just suits
one of Sherman's old Bummers.-Frank Faucet,
Iroquois, Dak--I think the Waterbury watch is
just splendid. lillian Dunn, Minneapolis, MINI.
II am very much pleased with the watch you
sent 1t keeps excellent time.-Maud A. Gilbert,
Gloucester, Mass.
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Unearthsng n Mastodou.

In Alpine Township. nine miles from Grand
Rapids Mich, Drs. w. HI. Dreamhand and
Joel c. Parker exhgned the greater portion of
the skeleton of a mastodon 121 feet in hight. It
is the largest ever found except the one by Prof
Warren, and are the only remains of the kind
ever discovered in the drift formation of West
ern Michigan. II was found in marshy ground
by the ditchers on the farm of Aaron Hills. under
about two feet of ground, and in quicksand
permeated by spring water. Its largest rib
measured four feet, and one tooth, the enamel
being perfect weighed three pounds and 10l
ounces The skeleton will be restored and set
mp in the Kent Scientific Museum, in Grand
Pani1e
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The Danger Of Insomnia.

If you are a sufferer from Sleeplessness, that
warning indication of serious nervous derange-
ments, which, if not arrested, may lead to most
disastrous consequences, send statement of
your case to Drs. Starkey & Palen, 1l09 Girard
ST., Philadelphia. They have successfully
treated many such cases with their new Vital
izing remedy, which acts directly on the nery-
GUS centers. An opinion will be promptly
given, and they viii at the same time furnish
you with reports of cases from which you will
be able to judge for yourself as to the value OF
their special Treatment in your particular case.
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The Execution of Private Henry-Shot In the Act
of Stealing.

Sergeant Julius r. Fredericlzs, of the Greely
Polar Expedition, denies the story of there
being two factions in the party, and says that
perfect harmony existed all the time. He also
declares he knew nothing about the cannbal-
ism alleged to have been practiced. In regard
to the shooting of Private Henry Fredericks
says that the culprit had repeated warnings of
the fate that would bcfall him if he persisted
in his pilferings, but he continued to steal the
rations, and finally the men insisted that Lieut..
Greedy should issue an order for his execution,
which he reluctantly did. Three guns were
loaded, two with ball and one with blank
cartridge. Fredericks, Long and Brainard were
detailed, and they carried the order into effect
They took the guns, and found Henry $50 yards
away in the act of stealing sealskins. The
three men approached within 20 yards, and
the ranking man called out, Henry, we are
now compelled to carry out our orders" The
men fired, and Henry dropped dead
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Restored Aftar 1a Ynars

The Treasurer of the United States has for
of $2l oco of 10 lfee school bonds of the State,
which were captured at Baton Rouge in 1865
by Lieut.-Gen. Sheridan, and which have been
in the custody of the Government ever since.
Itwas only recently established to the satisfac-
tion of the Treasury officials that they right
fully belonged to the State They formed only
a part of lot Of city, State, and Southern rail-
road bonds of the value of nearly 100000
captured at the same time, and of which ma
jority, valued at over 100000, were subse-
quently restored to the State.
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Aleck Had a Good Time.

IFFo3It Dae hfItJStOIt FfeenIufi.I
The servant who accompanied President
Arthur in the mountains was Alexander
Powell. Mr. Powell is an intelligent colored
man, writes a good letter. and is said to be
quite gun in Washington. where he treats
his friends in royal style. He has written one
or two letters to this city, one of them express
ing thanks to Gen. Sharpe and wife for the
kindness received while here. He expresses
it in this language: Permit me in the mute
and silent language Of this pen to thank you
heartily for the kindness / received at your
hands during my sojourn in Kingston and the
Catskills. Upon my word, / was never better
treated at any place have chanced TO be with
his Excellency."
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Electric Arms.

a corporation has been formed In New York,
with q capital stock of 100000, the objects Of
which are TO acquire patents useful in the
construction of arms and ammunition to sell
the same, 10 work, and TO license TO work there
under, and to manufacture and sell arms and
ammunition. especially with the application of
electricity thereto"
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Bitten by a Shark.

Edward S. Monroe, of Farmersville, Ind,
who is visiting friends in Bayonne, went on a
fishing excursion to Princes Bay on the 26th.
He was dabbling his right hand in the water
as the party were trolling, when two of his fin
gers were bitten off by large shark. The
man-eater showed fight, and had to be struck
several times with the oars before it would
leave the vicinity of the boat. Monroe was
taken to Huguenot, Staten Island, where his
wounds were dressed by a nhYsieian.
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nominated for Governor, and John F. Wood
bury and J. <. Williams, of Lancaster, for Con-
PreSSman.

nominated for Governor, and John F. Wood
bury and J. Z. Williams, of Lancaster, for Con-
gressmen.
PERSONAL.
Cspt Robert III. Ford died at his residence
in Philadelphia on the 9th ult. Early in the
war he went into the army at the head of Co.
i, Tooth Pa, and participated in % engage
ments, including all the leading battles of the
Army of the Potomac. He was mustered out
in 1864, and Immediately became an officer in
the 214th Pa sent out by the Union League.
Throughout the war Capt. Ford was engaged
with the enemy 5S times and, it is said, re-
ceived more wounds than any man in the army.
He was an original member of Post No. J.,
CART is reported that Miss Florence
Kelley, OF Pennsylvania, whom the readers of
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE will remember as
the author of series of interesting letters
which appeared ia this paper, is about to marry
Russian gentleman.-Gen. o. L. James, of
the Commander-in-Chief' s staff, was in Toledo
Saturday, and a meeting was held at Headquar-
tiers at which all the staff officers were present,
except @. M.-Gen. Taylor.
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Attempt to Assassinnte sitting Bull.

An attempt was made at the Grand Opera
House at St. Paul, MINI, TO asSassinate Sitting
Bull as he was leaving the theater. While still
in the foyer one Of two unknown men suddenly
drew pistol and. without raising it, aimed il
at the great chief, but his companion knocked
the weapon down before il could be discharged
Both men followed the Indians out, but no fur
ther attempt on their lives was made. Sitting
Bull is now constantly guarded, even in the
hotel guard being placed at his door.
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To Rsnnrer Treasnra

A company Of Philadelphians, known as the
Vigo Bay Treasure Company, has been formed
for the purpose Of recovering vast amount of
treasure supposed TO be lying at the bottom of
the Bay Of Vigo, on the northwestern coast of
Spain. The projectors of the company expect
70 begin operations within month or two,
and they express no doubt but that three
months viii be sufficient in which to raise a
portion Of the snnken treasure the amount of
which is attractively put at from $20,000,000 to
$40.OOO00O.
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A Narrow Escape.

ais this seat engaged ~ asked small, thin
woman of a fat man in the New Haven train
the other day. No reply. "Will you please
take your feet down and let me sit on this
seat 2 she repeated in a louder tone of voice.
Again no reply. i read to-day she continued,
still louder, that Chicago man has cornered
all the pork in the world. How did you manage
to escape?" At the next station she had the
whole seat to herself
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A Crematory for Trenton.

A stock company was formed last week at
Trenton n. j., by number of believers in
cremation for the purpose of establishing an
oven in which to calcine the dead. The pro-
posed crematory is for public use, and will be
similar to the one at Washington Pa. A kiln,
which is now being used for burning decorated
china will be remodeled and fitted up by
the company for purposes Of cremation.
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The Monmouth Monument.

committee, consisting of Gov. Albeit,
Comptroller Anderson, Senator Applegate, The
odore w. Morris, Speaker Stoney, Assembly
man Chattle, James S. Gard, and John B. Con-
over has been appointed to arrange the date
and details of the unveiling of the Monmouth
hattie monument
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To Raise the Tallapoos..

The contract for raising the Tallapoosa was
on the Cd inst. awarded to the Merritt WrecAing
Company. She is to be delivered at Brooklyn,
N Y, for SIS, 900. The Naval Court of Inquiry
to examine into the circumstances attending
the sinking Of the Tallapoosa on the night of
Aug. 21 was opened at the Navy Yard, Boston,
on the same day.
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Don't forget TO order your martial or military
band instrument from the Garden City Music
Co., American Express Building, Chicago
They are best and cheapest. CATALOGUES
FREE.
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Important Notice
To PENSION CLAIMANTS.
TRANSFER OF BUSINESS.

FFrICE OF GEORGE e LEMON,
WASHINGTON, d. c. July I, 1884.
The attention of all claimants for pension whose
papers any time in the hands OF the following
parties and fr as pension attoFHeys ". W. Fitzgerald
N W. Fitzgerald & Co.. s. C. Fitzgerald and ". T. Fttz
gerald is called the following order Of shs Hon.
Secretary Of the Interior:
DEPARTMENT THE INTERIOR,
WASHINGTON, June q. 1884
TRe Commissioner Of Pensions.
SIR Herewith transmitted 70 you power OF afsor.
ney from N W. Fitzgerald, ". W. Fitzgerald & Co., s.
c. Fitzgerald and w. T. Fitzgerald 70 George e Lemon,
and letter of withdrawal OF said parties and nrm 40
Pension Attorneys which, under she circumstances and
the good standing Of George E Lemon, are approved
by me.
You viii therefore recognize George e Lemon -
Attorney in all heretofore represented by said
parties and firm according to the terms OF the papers
herewith hied with you
Very respectfully,
H. NJ TELLER, Secretary.
shall be glad from all claimants whose papers
have been az time in the hands of the above pares
In order complete the records of said firms IN my
hands, and request that all such correspondents %
marked Docket i, 70 enable me 70 easily ind ths
proper case.
A large number Of pensioners whose pensions wera
procured through the Arms mentioned may be entitled
to a higher rate of pension under new laws
that all names be written legioIy, and tns
name soldier rank company and regiment De plainly
stated also number of claim where known Unsettled
pending claims viii receive prompt attention
GEORGE Il. LEMON.
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SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.

On Oct. 81, 1851, he accepted a seat in the
Fall of 1892 he was candidate for Governor of
his State, and although defeated, nothing was
ever said rejecting upon his character or per-
sonal worth.
Mr. Folger was most careful man of bust
ness. attending personally TO the most minute
details, and his death was no doubt owing to
determination to continue his labors as Secre-
tary when his physical condition forbade it.
In person the dead Secretary was nearly six
feet in hight, large in body, grave and dignifed
in demeanor, but with kindly smile for all,
and animated in the excitement of conversa-
tion or debate. He was widower his wife
having died several years ago. He leaves three
children, one son and two daughters, all of
whom are grown up. Mr.. Folger's eyes began
to fail several years ago, and at times he suf-
fered much with them.
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POLITICAL.


The Republican State Convention of New
Hampshire met at Concord on the ID inst and
announced Mondy Currier for Governor and
two Presidential Electors. Resolutions were
adopted indorsing the national platform OF the
Republican party and demanding protection to
home inaustries.-The Gubernatorial cleo
tioD Of the State Of Vermont held last week
resulted as follows: Total vote cast, 62 42l Of
this number Pngree Rep received Al ,9I7,
Redingt0n DEM 1888 Soule lGreenback)
As, Independent and scattering 1856, making
Pingree's majority 2l,413 The proportional
loss of the Republicans is about ~ per cent,
and that Of the Democrats $40 per cent The
reduction in the Republican majority is 1859
The First Congressional District gives Stewart
{Rep.) q majority OF 1888 The Second Con-
Fressicnal District gives Gront iRep.J ma
1ority Of D.596. The complexion Of the House
OF Representatives is as follows: Republicans,
l9s; Democrats "a; Greenbackers, q: Inde-
pendents 3l. In 1880 the House stood: Re-
pnbllcans 2l5; Democrats, 21: Greenbackers.
=. In 1882 there were I65 Republicans, 46
Democrats, Independent Democrats, Inde-
pendent Republican and Greenbackers The
next Senate viii consist Of q Republicans and
Democrats At the Greenback State Con-
vention mt Manchester, N. H., on the 5th Gen
B +. Butler was Endorsed as Presidential can.
e1cafe- Geo. w. Carpenter, of Swansea, was
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The Medical Counselor.

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in last October she procured a bottle of
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