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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-06-19

Lincoln's Contempt for Conventionalities.
Mr.. Lamon describes Mr.. Lincoln as
pre-eminent in moral courage, eloquent
in speech and possessed of great COM
mon sense. With him there was method
in every move. He never trifed. He
was charged with overmuch seriousness
and melancholy, which was often mis-
construed for Encouragement. He never
told an anecdote that did not point to
moral. This character often subjected
him to adverse criticism among the ul-
ira fashionables, especially when this
class was made the object of his satire.
1t was said of him that he lacked ven-
Grafton amounting almost to moral OBJ
hquity. He stopped to no vindication in
life, leaving that for history. Mr.. Lin
OH was epigrammatic in calculating his
IDEAS, INDUCED in no studied phrases,
was no fumbler of works.
1t will be acknowledged that Mr.. Lin
coin lacked dignity in outward appear
ance. He fully realized that he was
formed by nature all right, but was not
moulded by art, In speaking of his lack
of polish he said: 81 guess l will leave
the fancy work to others and will browse
around the utility department as best
can" Mr.. Lincoln, however, showed
that he was master of a forci-
BILE nondescript sort of dignity
never before recognized by orthodox
diplomats. No American at any period
IN our history could write a paper of pub.
nc import with more impressive serious
ness, circumspection and grave dignity.
He was ever genial, tender and social,
never bewailing his hardships or exult-
ing in his triumphs. His great ambition
was to leave the world better than he
found it.-Ney York World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-06-19
w EsTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.

Time Table in effect June ID, 1856. Daily ex-
cept Sunday. EASTWARD.
Leave Martinsburg. &c. v. r. R..) 90 a m.
Hagerstown 20 m, ar Mechanistown 8 o.,
Frederick As, York IL IS, Westminster 10 Is,
Baltimore ii i5 m.
70 n m. for I,hamhershurg Wavneshoro and
Shippensburg o 45-ll 90 m and 90 D IN.
WESTWARD.
Leave Baltimore 40 m, Westminster so,
Mechanicsburg 81 q m, arrive Hagerstown T.
As, Martinsburg IL Is m.
Leave Baltimore 90 m and 90 D M arrive
Hagerstown IL 10 and s 10 m. Leave Ship
pensburg 10 a MI Is and2 50 pm, Chambers
As MI 48 and Is p m, Waynesbero . rs a
m, "a and ol p m, arrive Hagerstown 80 a
m, 3 25 and 90 p m.
b. II. GRISWOLD, ]. NJ. HOOD
General Ticket Agent. Gen1 Manager.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-06-19

Railroads.
CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD.

CUMBERLAND VALLEY hAlLhOAD.
On and after Monday, March |, 1886, trains
will run as follows: STANDARD Time.)
EASTWARD.
Fast Mail leaves Martinsburg at 90 m
Bedington 20, Falling Waters 30, williams
port Station ~, Hagerstown SO, Chambers
burg Oh. Carlisle 10 90 arrive at Harrisg ii Is,
Phila. Is pm.
Day Express leaves Martinsburg at IL noon,
Bedington- IL Ii. Falling Waters IL 20, VIII
liam sport Station IL 80, Hagerstown 90, Car
Isle 49,, arrives at Harrisburg 80, Phila 8 so.
Mail Express Train leaves Martinsbuig at
3OOpm. Bedington 3 II, Falling Waters 40, VIII
Transport station 81 Hagerstown 5 50 Cham
bersburg CO. Carlisle IL arrive at Harrisburg
at 10, Phila. % p. m.
WESTWARD.
Accommodation leaves Harrisburg at As q
m, Carlisle 40, Chambersburg 10, arrives at
Hagerstown at 10 IS, Williamsp0rt Station IL
10, Falling Waters II 80, Bedington II 80, Mar
tinsburg II S.
Mail leaves Harrisburg at 90 p m, Carlisle
S. Chambersburg II, arrive at Hagerstown
at 10, Williamsport Station ~, Falling Wa
tiers 90, Bedington 10. Martinsburg IS.
Day express leaves Harrisburg at 40, Car
Isle Is, Chambersburg 5 30, Hagerstown 6 25,
Williamsport Station s Al, Falling Waters 9 IS.
Bedington I o.. arrives at Martinsburg 10 p. m.
w. A. GARD, Agt. ]. F. BOYD, Supt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-06-19
An Ancient Cemetery on the Nile.

An Ancient Cemetery on the Nile.
An ancient Egyptian metropolis has
been discovered in the Lybian desert, OPP
posite Assuan, on the left bank of the
Nile. Among the tombs already opened
are several which date apparently from
the twelfth dynasty B. c. $1,000. They
consist of two or more halls or chambers,
connected by corridors, the roofs being
supported by columns and the walls dec
Grated with colored bas-reliefs in brill
liant preservation. Several of the tombs
appear to belong to members of a noble,
if not royal, family. The cemetery is
apparently of great extent. 1t was dis
covered by Gen. Grenfell, who is busily
clearing out the tombs with the help of
English soldiers. The largest tomb,
usurped by later corners, was found piled
to the ceiling with mummies, mummy
cases and funeral furniture of Roman
times.-New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-06-19
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
In Effect Monday. May 30, 1885, STANDARD
Time,)
EASTWARD.
No. g st. Louis Limited, leaves 1l24A M.
No. st. Louis Express. leaves 4 Us A. NJ.
No. G Chicago & Pittsburg Limited, leaves
4: 80 P. NJ.
No s Chicago & Pittsburg Express, leaves
507 A. NJ.
No. 3S Martinsburg Accommodation, leaves
500 O'Clock P. NJ.
No. 81 New Orleans Express, leave $ is
O'Clock p. NJ.
No. 66 Accommodation, leaves 10 05 A. NJ.
No. li6 Way Train leaves 20 Am
WESTWARD
No. st. Louis Limited. leaves 5.25 p. m.
No. 3 Chicago & st. Louis Express leaves
1924 a. m.
No. 5 Chicago & Pittsburg Limited. leaves
IL 80 a. m.
No. So New Orleans Express, arrives 1855
p. In.
No. 65 Accommodation, arrives 1918; leaves
l2.2 p. m.
No. AS Way Train. leaves at 8 40 o'clock p. m.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-06-19
DR.. FAHRNEY'S

TT>HE wonderful cures eaecicd BY this now we'll
Il known remedy, not Only in private practice
at home, but throughout the United States, has
drawn the attention of the medical profession to its
use throughout the land In Chronic Rheumatism
and Acute Gout, Ja,;ndice, Bilious disorders and
Liver Complaint, pimples aad Eraptions the face,
Erysipelas Dropsical Troubles, Painful and difficult
Menstruation Nervous or Scl; Headache Costiveness
or Constipation, Milk Leg, Ssald Head, Skin Dis
eases, Ulcers and Bos, Kidney and Urinary weak
ness, Female weaknesses and letter affections.
A large proportion of the CHRONIC AND OBSTINATE
DISEASES that aiict MANEIND have their origin in
an impure state of the BLoop and depraved condi-
ton Of the LIVER, and poiScas the very fountain OF
Health ReSsorer. A SINGLE BorrLR will
produce such change Of feeling often AsroNIsH
the SUFFERER. Be ADVISED and give il trial. ALL
DRUGGISTS AND SroREaKEPERs scllit.
$500 PER BOTTLE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-28

windows. Everything indicated that the
newcomer had been a successful man.
He hardly dared to read the name on the
door When he did it read:
"DR. GEORGE H. HIXsON"
go long an see how you like it, said
old Enoch Lampson, who stood grinning
on the pavement.
The amazed Young doctor opened the
door and went into beautiful office. A
handsome carpet and rugs covered the
floor, walnut and mahogany chairs with
velvet and plush cushions were in corners,
mahogany table and secretary stood in
the room, pictures and ornaments were on
the wall, books filled a walnut bookcase,
with silken curtain. Back of this pretty
room was one for private office, fitted
up in the handsomest style.
"I-I-don't understand it," said Doc
tor George.
Don't hey?" queried old Enoch.
"Wall, hits little s'prse fixed up fer
you by Mrs. Colonel Giddings an the rest
OF us. But the hull town had finger in
it Hits all yer own, an all paid fer. |
recon you hain't lost nothin' by trustin' in
the Lord. He gin'rally brings His prom
Uses to pass, you know"
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Mem aopertisemrnrs.
TARRANT'S
Efervescent Settler
Aperient.

An elegant ,eflicaciOus,ple
ant aperient in he form OF a
powder producing when dis
solved in water an Ixhiler-
ating, Efervescing Draugh'.
recommended by our best
physicians as a reliable and
agreeable remedy. 1t cures
Constipation, cures indiges
ton, cures Dyspepsia. cures
Piles, cures Heartburn, cures
Sick Headache. cares Liver
Complaint, cures Sick Stom-
ach. and gently urges all the
Excretory ORGANS to a proper
action II should be found
in every household and car.
ried by every traveller. Sold
by druggists ereryiohere.
l&w1m
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Catargha; Dangers

TO be freed from the dangers Of sufocation while
lying dow brt aihe freely, slrep soundly and
dust rbed to rise refreshed head clear, brain
and free IRON pain ache; to know that no poison
Gus, rutrid matter dtlcs the breath and rots away
the delicate machinery OF smell, taste and hearing
to iee that The syttem does not, through its veins
and arteries, suck up The poison that Is sure TO I'M
derWine and destroy, is indeed blessing beyond all
other human eDjoymenis. To purchase immunity
from fate should be the obj ct OF all at &c ed
But those who have tried many remedies and
ply -icians Despair OF relief or
SANFORD's RADICAL UKE meets every phase of
Catarrh from II sim pie h ad cold TO the most lsath
some and destructive -iases 1t il local and consi
tutiOpai 1nsta in relieving, permanent in curing,
safe, economic nj and never failing.
SANFOEDS RADICAL CURE consists of one bottle
OF the RADICAL CURE, one box of CATARRHAL Sol.
VENT. and one IMPROVED INHhl ER, all wrapped
In one pact axe, with treatise and dir cctiohs, and
sold by all druggists Tor 500.
POTTER DRUG Il CHEMICAL CO., Boston, Mass.
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LITTLE SUFFERER.
Cleansed, Purified and Beautifled
by the Cuticura Remedies.

It affords pleasure give you this report Of the
cure Of our little grandchild by your CUTIcURA Rem
EDIEs. When SIX months old his left hand began
70 swell and had every appearance of large boil.
We poultced it, but ali to no purpose. About five
months after II became a running sore Soon other
sores formed He then had two Of them ON each
hand, and as his blood became more and more i'm
pure it took less time for them TO break out sore
came on the chin, beneath the under lip, which
very offensive. His head was one solid scab dis
charging great deal. This was his condition at
twenty-five months old, when undertook the care
of him, his mother having died when he was a little
more than year old, Of consumption (scroiula, of
course). He could walk little, but could not get up
II he fell down, and could not move when in bed,
having Of his hands. / Immediately COM
.nenced with the CUTIcURA REMEDIES, using the
CUTICUEA and CUTICUgA SOAP freely and when he
had taken one bottle Of the CUTTCURA EEsOLyENT,
his head was completely cured ana he was improved
in every way We were very much encouraged and
continued the use of the Remedies for year and a
half. Dne sore after another healed, bOny matter
forming In each one Of thcse five deep just be-
fore healing, which would finally grow loose and
ere taken out then they would heal rapidly. One
Of these ugly bone formations preserved. After
taking u dozen and har bottles he completely
cured and is now, at the age Of six years, strong
and healthy hid The on his hands must al
ways remain his hands are strong, though we once
fear. he would be able to III IN. All that
ply sciaDs did Tor HIN did him no good. All who
taw the child before using the CUTiCURA RENE
DIES and see the child row, consider il a wonderful
cnrc. II the above facts OF aGy use to you, you
at liberty 10 use them.
MRS. f.. =. briggs.
May o. 1855. 6l2 T.. Clay s., Bloomington, III.
The child really in II condition than he
appear, to his graz dinother, vi being with him
every day, became accusom' d TO the d-ra-e.
MAGGIE HOPPING.
CUTIcUEA REMEDIts are odd everywhere Gu
pr,af r.
soar, 'xquisite kin Beauiifie-, 25c., CUTICURA
REsoLvENT, the new Blood Purifier, 500. Pre-.
pared by the POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CO.,
Boston.
Send for "HOw to Cure Skin Diseases :"
lTHllLNli. .call, PIN ly and Oily Skin
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Can be had application at the office. The
DAILY and Weekly taken together afford the best
Advertising medium for this section Of the State
For only 80 cents, special advertisement OF three
lines be placed in the Daily journal tor one
week. cheap way to advertise for hired girls, for
lost and found articles, and for houses 10 sell and to
rent Az well adapted to Gardiner and Hallowell
reople IA Tor Augusta readers.
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Athlophoros has done me more good than
anything have ever taken. was a great
sufferer from rheumatism. but since taking
seven bottles of the remedy think that am
nearly or quite cured. G. T. Gibson, Dun.
stable, Mass.
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Notice..
w3wl6'

III q. ABBOTT has invented a contriyanc,
AAs that, being suspended over q cook stove. col
ects and carries into the chimney all odors arisino
from that unpleasant edor which fasens itself nnor
every ornament and article in the most remote room
and especially the sick room, and in hot weather car
the stove For heating irons for ironing clothes bu,
little fuel is needed. Orders for the above NAV be-
sent to WARD q CoGAN, Augusta, lor 81. G. Ar.
sorT. North vassalboro, Maine. apri2dsV
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BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.

The kennebec journal establishment Ia prepared
al. give immediate attention to orders OF
any kind Of book or job printing. We have every
AGILITY for doing work cheaply and well. Have new
presses, large quantities Of paper stock, and the
a'est styles Of type. Orders by mail will receive
prompt attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-28

TIyHE COMMITTEE ON STATE PENSIONS
will be in session Mt the Adermen's Room
every edn, sday evening at II O'Clock during the
months of April and May, 1886. Those wishing to
apply must present themselves before the committee
nj one OF these meetings to have their claim properly
considered. Per Order % Committee,
LEWIS SELLING,
apr6d2m Clerk 70 comm tee.
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Rub the painful points" thoroughly, when
afflicted with neuralgia with Salvation Oil.
the great pain annihilator Price 25 cents
bottle.
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KENNEBEC COUNTY-m Probate Court.
AZ augusta on the second Monday of april,
1856. 10y
= c. HASTINGS, Guardian oi Sullivan Eli,
NJ of Sidney, in said county, non compos
having pettioned for license to sell the following
real estate OF said ward the proceeds to be placed
on interest, viz All tn, interest of said ward in
dwelling house and stable, and about half an acre
of land in said Sidney:
ORDERED. That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the second Monday of
May next in the kennebec journal, a newspaper
printed in Augusta, that all persons interested NAV
attend at a Court of Probate then to be holden al
augusta and show cause If any. why the prayer OF
said petition should not be granted
Fl. 5. WEBSTER, Judge
Attes. HOWARD OWEN. Register.
w3wl6s
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DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup cures croupy cough
that sounds so like nails driven into the child's
coffin
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Mr.. j. NJ. Buchanan, Isl Emerson Ave-,
Chicago says that very hard hacking cough
disappeared before Red Star Cough Cure,
which acted like a charm Twenty-Five cents
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DR.. GEO. BANCROFT EMERSON

VIII give entranced exercises In treating the sick at
any distance through his Psychometric gift of heal
ing. By letter Or telegram, without the use of med
ictne Please send for particulars and circular Ad.
dress, STATION r, NEW YORK CITY.
apr2dkwlm
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The DAILY EIyyEsN JOURNAL
advertising Rates

For sale every Wednesday neon at the bookstore
Of j. +. Pierce. Augusta G. l.. Spaulding, Halloween
o. u. blanchard Gardiner.
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;AaAEIaua am So lit,uayQ-
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after October llih 1885, trains will leay.
Augusta
For Lewiston, Portland aud Boston at 6.ls
and 1880 A. NJ, 3.04, and tl0.55 z. M.
For Rockland and Pennington, 6.l6 and 1000
NJ.
For Bath, 6.l5 and 1000 a. NJ; 3.oi T. d.. and oil
Saturdays only at tl0.55 Z. ri.
For Waterville, t22o and s.4S A. M: 400 Z. III :,
Saturdays only at s 90 Z. VI.
For Skcwhegan. Belfast and Dexter, t225 A. NJ.
4.n5 +. NJ.
For Bangor, Ellsworth, Aroostook county and St
John, t2.z5 A. NJ; and 4.C5 T. NJ.
Bar Harbor, 2.25, A. NJ.
All Day Passengers Trains stop at the new
Congress Street station, in Portland, where Horse
Cars can be taken for all points down town
far as the Post Office.
might Pullman Trains each way every hight, Sun
DAYS incmded hut no. to Skowhegan on Monda
mornings. or to Belfast and Dexter, beyond Bar
gor, on Sunday mornings.
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mch29d&w3m
Electric Belt Free

To introduce it, we will for short time give away
In each county, to those likely to make good agents,
limited number Of our German Electro es li
Ing cure for Nervous Debility Weakness, varicocele;
Loss Of Vigor, Rheumatism, etc. $500 Reward pao
II every Belt We manufacture does not generate =
genuine electric current. Address at ono, GERMAN
BELT AGENCY, p. o. Box i7e, Brooklyn. New
York. aprisdly
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ITNAING, -caly, PIN ly and Oily Skin
Obeautiiedby CUTICURA SOAP.
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Bold ever OF sent py
stamps Furnished, ia cans, price 81 0V by mail $l2
Clrcu,ars tyer. i. S. JOHNSON ! CO.. Boston, Mass
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01

The temperance meeting held al the
Central Methodist church Sunday after
noon was very largely attended. Ad-
dresses were made by Hon. J. B. Finch OF
Illinois, Mrs. q. l.. Cushman Of Ohio, and
other members Of the Grand Lodge.
During the month OF May the Clerk ot
the Hastings Court admitted 10 record y
deeds and issued 6 marriag 10
white and 9 To colored parties.
In the Mayors Court yesterday morning
\ man named Cnildress was fined s. for
being disorderly on the street, and several
parties were fined 81 each for violating the
CITY ordinance by allowing horses 10 run at
large.
Yesterday was generally observed here ~
a holiday. The schools were closed, and
there was but little business done.
Chesterfield county Is now out OF debt,
and has a very good bank account.
DR.. Willie Dorset. son OF DR.. Thomas
Dorset. continues quite i'll with pneumO.
MIA. He was considered something better
yesterday.
The Hiqhlqnd RecOrder says: "At con.
gregatiOnal meetings held at Monterey and
Pisgah Presbyterian) churches on Saturday
and SUNDAY last unanimous call was eX-
tended to Rev. r. L. Epes, Of Manchester,
Va, to become the pastor OF these congre-
cations. The charge embraces Crabbottom,
but that congregation has not yet taken any
action" II Mr., Epes accepts the call
Manchester will lose both good preacher
and a most excellent gentleman.
Rev. Mr.. Needham conducted the services
Of the railroad branch Of the Young Mems
Christian Association Sunday afternoon
which were held. at the Presbyterian
church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01
VISITORS FROM WARRINGTON.
knights OF Pyihias and the Conti
mental Qua ri OF Washington.

Yesterday morning 1t quarter.pas IL
m excursion tram IrOm Washington
brought 10 this city the Nelson Division
Uniformed Rank knights OF Pythias and
other Pythmns from Pennsylvania and the
Washington Contnentals.
The visitors were met at Elba station by
committee representing all the Pythian
lodges and a detachment from each CON-
plny Of the First regiment. commanded by
Lieutenant Cunningham Hall.
The ladies who were IN the party were
driven TO the Armory in carriages, while
the military and the visitors marched.
About l2.lJ the Armory was reached.
After few pTelimiudries JChn {. Teller,
Grand Keeper oi Records and seal, intro
duced Past. Chancellor Beverley I. Crump,
who in eloquent language welcomed the
guests. II. Nelson, supreme secretary OF
the Endowment Rank. responded. Colonel
VI. l.. spotswood then welcomed the Wash
ington Continentals, and was responded 10
by QuarternBstcr Lippard. The large
party were then invited to plrtake OF
substantial lunch.
The visitors were accompanied by the
Glcnrock (Pa.) Band, twenty-five pieces,
under Joseph Disc, leader. The Washing
ton Contincnials are commanded by Capt.
W. W. Mills. Commander Dunn is in
charge OF Nelson Division Uniformed
Rank.
Yesterday afternoon the visitors took
part in the parade, and last night AT \
O'Clock they returned to Washington.
Among the members OF the Continentals
is MIR. Ball. who i said to be the nearest
relative TO George Washington living.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01
InE saLs.oON-AsCExSIoS.
Il, Win Tame Place rnss Aftcrnoen q,
A os<forfx.

From about ) A. VI. until IL o'clock ".
Yesterday rain fell continuously aud at
lines with great violence; aud 80 Profess
sor King was deferred from making ar
rangements for his aerial trip. There were
thousands Of people who had come here on
excursion trains 10 see the ascension, and
their disappointment WIS greai-but they
saw that postponement was necessity.
Professor King came around TO the news
paper offices about | o'clock and stated
that the postponement had been deter
mined upon. and the fact was al once
lullctined. The ascension viii take place
this afternoon az O'Clock; an hour fixed
in kindly rcmembrance Of the fact that the
school children viii not be loosed from
their desks and books until 3.
How long will It take to iniate the bal-
loon asked a Dispatch man OF Mr. King.
About four hours. said he.
II will be by gas from the city pipes,
won't itY
Yes.
II you bad gone up to-day yesterday
what direction would you have takens
Northward, think.
Do you carry supply OF provisions with
your
Oh, only lunch.
Will YOU have any companion IN yorr
voyage from Riehmondy
don't know yet; perhaps so.
How many balloon trips have you nader
Somewhere between 215 aud 80.
And you never have been hurtI
No; nothing more than bruises and
scratches.
Did you ever bear OF the balloon aScen-
sions made from the Armory in Richmond
before the war by Carrier and 0thersI
Yes; I've heard something about them.
Colonel Knowles, Superintendent OF the
Gas-W 0rkS, knows more about them than
any one with whom have conversed.
Professor King is a bIg man. with long
bIowuish beard and prominent nose. lie
is a racy talker aud has kindly eye, and
evidently an agreeable DISPOSITION. lie Is
about fifty years OF age, and his home i in
Massachusetts.
In Jules Nerne's story Of "The Myste-
rlous Island" the hero leaves the Capitol
Square in this city in balloon during the
war, aud is safely waited over Confederate
and Federal lines aud onward to the
apocry phal climcS where the scenes OF his
adventures are laid. In the real. practical
balloon expeditions from this city before
the war the aeronaut could generally ealcu.
late on being landed on SydnOr's farm, be-
low Mechanicsyille, about seven miles
from the city.