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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

ment, is now at the Fort Riley, Kan,
School of Instruction, where il is be-
ing used In instructing the signal
corps at that post. 1t has been pro-
nounced by experts as a masterpiece
in military ball on building.
This Is not the first time the United
States army has made use of balloons.
During the civil war the federal gov
eminent recognized their value for
making OBJ; ervations. In the month
OF September, 1861, one OF the m st
daring aeronauts, La Mountaine,
furnished important information to
Gen. Mcclellan. His balloon rose from
the northern camp of the Potomac and
passed above Washington. The ropes
were then cut and La Mountains rose
to the height of mile and half and
found himself directly over the lines
of the enemy. There he was able to
perfectly observe their position and
movements. When he had made his
observations he threw out ballast and
rose to q height of three miles, when
an air current carried him in the d.
rection of Maryland, where he de-
seconded In safety. General Mcclellan
was so we'll satisfied with the OBSERVE
tions taken that through his influence
the war department received orders
causing more balloons to be provided.
The use of balloons, however, was
discontinued for manv years, but now
it Is believed they will be given per-
manent place in the equipment of all
arr les The science of aeronautics
has so advanced, new features being
constantly added, that 1t is hard to dis
believe anything claimed by the enthu-
siasts in this line. The chances are
that we will dispense entirely with or
binary fleets and do our lighting in the
air.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

the balloon model ives covered with
one coherent layer Of the gold-beater'1
skin. Over this first layer : second
and third were putt in Hike manner,
except that the membranes In each all
ternste were placed ct right angles to
the longitudinal direction Of the pre-
ceding series. Over the third layer
were placed, from the top to the neck,
long ribbons about an inch wide, OF the
same material, and in lattice. These
ribbons were made by stretching .
layer Of gold. heaters skin upon long
posing thereon five additional layers
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

successfully, and, after drying, the
fabric, which resembled parchment.
was cut into narrow strips. These in
terlacing ribbons. or cords, appear as
acknowledged figures, increasing in
size from each pole to the equator, and
strengthen the balloon fabric and limit
it's tearing to rents no greater than
about sixteen inches at the equator. in
case the balloon should come in con-
tact with any sharp-pointed object.
Over these Strengthening cords three
additional layers of gold-beater's skin
were placed similar to the first three
Around the top and about the neck an
additional layer was placed to further
strengthen these parts, whore the
strain is great. After the fabric was
thus completed the air was pumped
out of the model, the neck Of the cot
ton bag was separated from that of the
outside fabric and air was blown into
the true balloon envelope between the
skins and the cotton material, gently
separating the skins from the oiled
surface Of the cotton model and per-
hitting the latter to be pulled out
through the neck of the balloon prop
err. There remained translucent
globe, which, except for the latticed
peared homogeneous throughout. not
the line of joint or lap of the thou
sands of pieces of which it was formed
showing.
In the top of the balloon envelope
was now cut circular opening about
eighteen inches in diameter, into
which the valve ring or thimble was
inserted and seized, and into the Thin
BILE was secured the valve. The en-
velope of the balloon being complete,
it was placed within the netting, the
top of which was secured about the
valve ring. and upon ropes being at
tached to the ring the balloon and net
ting were hoisted, air was again blown
into the balloon and the netting adj
justed. After this the balloon was
hoisted higher ard the suspension
gear, with basket, was attached. after
which came the captive gear-that is,
the cable which holds the balloon when
it ascends. All was pei feet and the
General Myer" was ready for use.
Row the Cable In Made.
The cable serving to hold the balloon
captive is made of several strands of
steel wire, having in its center an in
sulated wire for telephone work. the
outside strands acting as return wires.
The balloon, with complete equip
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

was also made 70 show that the bel-
looms can. 10 an emergency, supply the
want OF bridges. A good-slzed balloon
vas supplied with large number Of
ropes dangling from it, side. One Of
these was seized by soldier, who was
carried across the river In the twink
ling Of an eye. AS soon as he had land
cd he fastened the end OF line Sc
curely. after which the balloon was
hauled forward and back, and In less
than no time transferred q battalion
from one side to another.
A new air torpedo, to be used In bal
loon warfare, Is the invention OF q
Frenchman, who has disposed OF his
patent to the Russian Government.
The inventor claims TO be able to d.
that Of submarine torpedo. 1t has q
carving capacity of nearly 1000
pounds of explosives. The discharg-
Ing of these can be made without sub
jecting the attacking party to any
risks, owing to the remarkable guiding
power of this aerial cruiser, which is
to strike and glide away with marvel
Gus rapidity either as 1t energies from
the clouds or springs unseen above the
smoke OF battle to let fall its missiles
OF destruction when least expected.
No public experiments have as yet
been made with this flying torpedo,
which, IL it is all that the inventor
claims, will prove q most dangerous
power of destruction. However, till q
practical test has been made, no one
can Judge of its merits.
War Balloons for the American Army.
In building the war balloon General
Myer" for the. signal service of the
United States army the first real step
was taken by the military officials OF
this country to advance with the great
war powers of Europe in this line of
military work. 1t is modelled after
both the French and English military
balloons, and the mechanical details
embody the best features of each. 1t
resembles the English in the similarity
of material from which the envelope Is
made. The system OF imitation Is also
like that of the English, the hydrogen
being stored under pressure within
steel cylinders. In the plan OF its sus-
pension gear 1t Is after the French
models. G
The envelope Of the General Myer"
is spherical in shape, with q, capacity
Of 1900 cubic feet, corresponding with
the ordinary balloon used abroad for
captive ascensions, and having lift
ing power sufficient to carry two men
] with the necessary signal instruments.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07
Telegraphic Clicks.

GEN. WEAVER was nominated for
Congress by the Populists Of the Ninth
Iowa district
MEMBERS of Williams Post, G.. A.
r., OF Muncie, Ind, passed resolutions
condemning the playing of base ball on
Decoration Day.
STRIKING miners at Lyford, Ind. re-
leased the captured East tern Illinois
coal cars on the demand OF United
States Marshal Hawkins.
M. DUPUy has completed the new
French cabinet Gen. Mercier is Min
lister OF War and M. HamotSsx Min.
lister Of foreign affairs.
STRIKING miners searched all the
houses In Barry, Col, for firearms.
Mine owners have left the district,
fearing to be made captive.
ILLINOIS Populists, in convent n at
Springfield, nominated State ticket
headed by John Randolph, OF Fulton
County. for Treasurer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

Mine Laborers of the United States
and Territories, and was active and
influential in that organization SO
long as it lasted. When the present
organization, the United Mine Work.
ers Of America, was formed in 1890
by uniting the National Protective
Union and National Trades Assem-
bly,, No. 1856, of the Knights Of La
Dor, both of which organizations
were composed OF coal miners, Mr..
Mcbride was elected chief executive
and has ever since held the dual posi-.
ton of President and National Mas
ter Workman. He is native of
Ohio, and was born in Wayne Coun-
ty, July 25, 1854.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07
Godfathers and Godmothers.

We must, doubtless, look to the
Jews for the origin Of godfathers and
godmothers. The use of them in the
primitive church Is so early that 1t is
not easy to fix time for their begin
ming Some of the most accent faith
ers make mention of them, and
through all the successive ages after.
ward we find the use of them contin.
ued without any interruption. BY a
constitution of Edmund, Archbishop
OF Canterbury, 1895, and in synod
held at Worcester, 1910, a provision was
made that there should be for every
male child two godfathers and one
godmother, and for every female one
godfather and two godmothers. King
Henry Will, referring to the Prin-
cess Elizabeth, says:
My Lord OF Canterbury,
/ have suit which you must not deny me.
That Is. fair young maid that yet wants
baptism,
You must be godfather, and answer for
her.
= Henry VIII. Act w.. Scene 3.
A constitution of 1881 makes pro-
vision for a Christian name being
changed at confirmation; this is
practically a remaining Of the child.
The manner In which 1t was done
was for the Bishop to use the name
in the Invocation, and afterward for
him to sign certificate that he had
SO confirmed person by such new
name. 1t is possible that This prac-
tice might have been in Shakspeare's
mind when he wrote:
Call me but love. and I'll be new bap-
tizeu,
Henceforth never will DO Romeo
Romeo and Juliet. Act II. scene .
The Westminster Review.
Nothing Unscnicd Among the Alps.
To-day, when every great peak has
been thoroughly explored, when IA
difficult SUBMITS alone, or at least
without professional guides, but few
remain the mere ascent Of which con.
fers any hrevet Of distinction in this
field OF athletics. As in all profes.
sions, and In all sports which boast
semi-professional experts, the stand.
ard has been raised. In order To
take high rank, or to snake q
record" the aspirants for the hOnors
of the Alpine Club must traverse
such peaks as the Matterhoru and
descend ON che opposite side, OF
across the DOM du' Mischabel, the
highest Peak on Swiss soil, which
presents little difficulty until one
descends the steep rock face above
Saas. There are still few summits
left which are admitted to be some.
what tough" aud one OF the most
successful enthusiasts in the matter
OF rock peaks has recently given his
verdict in favor Of Chamouni as q
happy hunting ground = Scribner's
Magazine. D ~"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

water. One day recently he espied
large white bird floating upon the
lake, and, taking his gun, he sue
ceeded in creeping up to within few
feet Of the majestic stranger. He
fred upon 1t tremendous load of
shot from his gun, which he had pre-
viously loaded for "banshees" and
brownies" The pelican only ducked
its head, and evinced but slight in
jury from the heavy charge OF shot.
The old man fred again, and this
time the bird foundered desperately,
but was unable to rise. He then
threw off his clothes, swan to the
crippled bird, and attempted to seize
it in his mouth and swim to shore
with it; but the strange bird dexter
ously besmeared the old mans bald
head with kind of mucous or saliva,
and then, distending its cavernous
pouch beneath its throat. opened its
mouth and damned its head and
throat down over old Toms head,
neatly encasing the latter in the
spacious pouch.
Being thus completely circumvent-
ed in his efforts to capture his prize
the old man pulled out for the shore
with lusty strokes. towing in his
wake his prize. On reaching the
shore some persons seized the indomi-
table bird by the legs and another OF
the party grasped the old man in like
manner and, taking a steady pull,
they released him from the men,
branous prison in which his head had
been ensnared by the huge bird. Old
Tom, it is needless to state, immcdi-
ately dispatched the bird, not even
waiting to put on his shirt and
trousers. The bird is now on exhibit
ti0n I'm EOStOria
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07
He Knew His Strength.


A Georgia fruit dealer had about
his store a man Of color who was
noted for his honesty; at least, he
had been for the six months he had
been employed. When the first load
of watermelons for the season was
received Zeke became worried and
nervous, and just before closing for
the night he went to the proprietor.
81 spec, boss, Use got ter resign,
he said, twirling his hat in hand like
shame-faced boy.
why, Zeke, what's the NATTER"
was the surprised response. Pm
satisfied with you, and l thought you
were satisfied with me-"
Il wuz, boss, twel terday."
whats wrong now?"
Il CANT STAN hit, boss" he said,
vaguely.
"Can't stand what?"
"Cain't STAN de great tem'tation,
boss" he went on rapidly. "De or
ringes amt nothin', nor the banan-
ners, nor the peaches, nor plums, nor
grapes, nor noner dem. Denis moth
in TO man OBJ my principles, boss,
an faint no tenn 'tation for me not
ter pick UNI up when you amt look
in; but, boss, hit am dem var water
millions volts rasslin' wild dis chile,
an dey's gwine ter fling him, sho.
Denis what / CANT stan, boss, an
eff hain't done resigned my job, dish
yer very night, dar's commandment
no h,ro mid m,
Use 'sponsible fer hit. Lemme 60,
boss" he pleaded, and to save good
man Zeze was invited to take his pick
of the pile and carry it home with
him.-Detroit Free Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

he expected. he came across the men
on the road dividing the booty. They
did not perceive him until he got his
Winchester at work and killed all
three In their. tracks. Then he
stepped forward, secured all the
booty and the weapons OF the robbers
and rejoined the coach about night
fall, the driver having moved slowly,
as he knew what the brave fellow
waa IN IN -
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

lection in this line, though the world
at large has not been permitted to
know the exact results of its latest ex-
periments There is great deal Of
secrecy about the establishment Of
Meudon, where the Government Parc
d'Aerostation Is situated. France has
been and is spending a great deal OF
money in perfecting an absolutely
faultless dirigible balloon. one that
can be moved in any direction at the
will of the aeronaut irrespective of the
direction of the wind. The French ex-
perts claim that their war balloon,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

which was UNI
earthed near the
h cad w a t ers of
the Amazon. 1t
is nothing ! 9 s 8
than the skull of
some prehistoric
being, and that
1T Is a rare find
will be seen from
t h e accompany
ing illustration.
Il he wonderful
tbiuo ahotit. tho
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07
CAUGHT AN ARCTIC PELICAN.

The Man, as the Event Proved, Was Also
Caught by the Bird.
Old Tom Clellan is an industrious
Scotchman who has his dwelling on
the bank Of the artificial reservoir
which supplies the city Of Fostoria,
O., and its numerous factories with
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07
The Potato.

The potato, so long a staple food,
has developed almost innumerable
varieties Forty are easily distIn-
guishable, but there are many Others
with slight and almost imperceptible
differences. There are nineteen va
rieties of the white potato in Amer
lea, eighteen in Germany, twenty.six
In Great Britain and thirty-two in
France.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

ELDER SisTER-Come, Stanley,
take your powder like little man.
You never hear me making any com.
plant about such little thing as
that. Stanley Observation-Disclosures
would l If l could daub it ON my
face. 1t swallerin' it that / object
TO. Brooklyn Life.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

ARE there any more Jurymen who
have prejudice against your" inquired
the lawyer. ANo, sab; the jury am all
right, but l want to challenge the
Judge. Green Bag.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

Importance. Everything tends to show
that II there is one branch of modern
warfare, or rather, perhaps, strategy.
which Is likely to be watched with
keen interest during the next war 1t
will be that of military ballooning. It
Is generally conceded that France has
made the greatest strides toward per-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07
A REMARKABLE SKULL

Which Belonged to Some Unknown Pre-
historic Being.
A most remarkable specimen was
recently added to the collection OF a
noted arch4ologist Of California,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07
MRS. ADLAI STEVENSON.

who Occupies the Position OF Second
Lady of the Land"
One of the most motherly and
loyal women at the nations capital
Is Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, wife Of the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07

pointed shears, which the women used
most deity. Being wet and charged
with the solution of fish glue, the
membranes stretched taut over the
surface, and adhered while damp to the
model. The membranes In this way
were placed side by side, the edges
overlapping, until the entire surface OF
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07
Useful for Observations.

To have an effective balloon corps
fully equipped and ready to take the
field In case of war at moments mo-
tice Is now regarded by all the great
European powers as q matter OF vital
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-07
BALLOON IN WAR TIME
THE SUBJECT AGAIN OF INTER.
EST TO ARMY MEN.

Recent Advances In the Science Mako Air
ships Valuable In Military Operations
What Europeans Have Accomplished
United states War Balloons.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1894-05-26

lie membre du Congress, Meyer d5
la Louisiana introduit un bill de.
mandant s2 10000 pour ia construc-
ton dun Office pour Ia pcste ala Nod:
velIc Orleans:
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1894-05-26
ALPHABET DU MARRIAGE,

lie JOUR Oh Pom pousmari A
j. men souviens, monsieur Ia b
ouaud Ia messe fut commen =
Nous dit: i! faudra vous al y
Madame, vous obGir r
4 votre 6poux, 4 votre ch F
PGisqu'il ne pourra plus chan q
Tour Gviter gull ne vous l II
Ayez toujours Pair tres gent |
Montrez un front pur qui rou j
Eyitez tous les mauvais X
Cest ainsi cue toujours pres d l.
Retenant son eroux qui F. M
Jne femme Gvite sa n
S.il ]ui tourue pourtant lie d .
Et sill Sc met i la from +
Qu'el|e ne Sc croft pas vain Z
Qu'elle lui montrelmeilleur 4
Et penchaine par la tendr s
En- lui voyant tant de bon I
II EN- deyientra tout conf u
Son amour sera retrOu v
lie m6nage aura le beau 4
]1n Louisiana CONNIE en- pay I
II faut saider pour qu'on nous q
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1894-05-26
Communicating J..
Broussardvllle d Mai 1894.
Mr. l'Editeur & Ami.

| hI L0llCu! ~ 1AiiHs
Nous avons ed un joyeux pique-ni-
1que samedi dernier au Bayou Tor
tue Nous y av ons ell un excellent
diner arose de biere ct de limonade
ct ce qui promettait une reussite COM
plet. a Ia petite fate, c'est qn'elle se
donnait sous les auspices de Mesda-
mes s. c. Landry, Adolphe Girouard
ct Jules Girouard. Parni les convives
Sc trouyaient Nine ct Mr.. D. NJ. Lam
dry, Nine ct Mr.. Ophe Girouard;
Melles. Cecile Liable, Editha ct Fe-
| dora Girouard. Amanda ct EdmA
landry, Ella ct Lydia Boulet, Minnie
Adams, NM. Edouard ct Albert Lam
dry, Adlar Duhon, Alphonse ct Err
nest Girouard, Louis, Albert ct Gas
ton Liable, Numa e. Norbert Beaux
ct Henri Matthew. ct aussi notre excel
lent compatriote Mr.. Adrien Liable.
Ce Jour Ia, la temperature
nous await pour ainsi dire tourne le
dos, car il faisait trop froid pour cette
Gpoque de rann6e; mais le soleil dui
voulait Sc METRE de la partie envoy
ait de temps en- temps ses rayons au
trayers du feuillage sur les nappes
chargees dc victuailles CONNIE sill
voulait y prendre sa quote-part. Nous
ny avons point objecte, car nous .lui
devions cette reconnaissance. Par
contre le temps etait tres favorable
pour la partie de dances ct nous ne
pouvions en- souhaiter de meilleur. LS
Brass Band des 5 Landry nous await
endorsement dome son concours ct
sous ee rapport mons lui presentons
nos siuceres reraerciements. Nous
sommss impatients de voir Sc renou-
veler pareille occasion que nous croy-
ons ne sera pas bien 6loignee.
Henri Matthew,
Tn dcntiste qui fait fortune dan9
i'indus,rie des osanores a pu, ainsi
obtenir h. main dune jeune personne
fort richie avec laquel'e il Wit dams un
bonheur sans mGIange, qui dure de:
puis trois ans.
-Est-il heureux, ce gaillard-lat
lisait, hier, lie peintre NJ. quelle belle
|une de miel Et dire quill Ia decfo.
chte avec les dents!
lie membre du Congress, Meyer Do
la Louisiana a introduit IN bill de.
mandant $4,000, 900 pour Ia construc-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-15

WANTED-THOROCGH EXPERIENCED
W ealesmen 10 sell cur high grade lubrieating
ole. grea%s and famous Giant Boiler COMPOUND.
Liberal terms 10 q frst-class man. Equitable
Refining company, Cleveland, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-15
on for the South

At the Diamond 10 landing this
morning all was hustle and confu-
sion-the .'Arkansaw Traveller was
launched. This is the name which
Alvin Webb. Judd Repine and Will
liam Clam have given to their coy
little flat boat. in which they intend
to spend the winter floating down
the great river. Inside the little
craft are all the provisions and cook
ing utensils necessary to last the
boys for few weeks, together with
ammunition and guns to use as con-
vincers for the duck and finny tribe
As Webb has made the trip
five times before, he was chos-
en- comm odore. for his com
panions think with him as command
er there is no fear among the pillows.
They will go as far down as Hickman,
Ky, where as general rule good
fishing is found at Reed Foot lake,
but il it is not up to their expecta-
ton, the boys will move on down to
New Orleans. returning in the
spring. With q skiff on either side
OF the fatboat, two hunting dogs
perched on the stern, a horseshoe
above the door. an American flag
floating in the breeze, and Commo-
| dore Webb in command. the party's
winter home was cut loose at noon,
amid the wishes Of good luck of the
many friends of the boys, who were
on the landing to see them start.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-15

terday afternoon and overturned,
throwing the occupants. an elderly
couple. out on the paving, but luck.
lily without any injury other than q
little shaking up.
The ladies OF the United Presby.
terrain church will give luuch at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles BRYAN,
1922 Eighth avenue, Tuesday even.
ing, at o'clock. A spelling match
will be one Of the amusements Of the
evening. Everybody is invited.
A young woman from Clinton.
lows. staying with the family of
William Levick in South Moline,
gave birth to pair of twins last
Thursday. The girl. who is only
about sixteen years Of age. was con-
nected with the Salvation army at
Clinton. being brought TO South Mo-
line by Mrs. Levick.
Cards have been received in Rock
Island bearing an announcement
which will be read with interest here
and in Davenport. to the effect that
at New York City on Sept. "a. oc-
CURED the marriage of Mrs. Joseph
Wallen Burrows. formerly of Rock
Island and Davenport, to Robert
Pettigrew, of New York.
John c. Kinney leaves tomorrow
morning for Chicago, his future
home. he having resigned his position
as manager of the Postal Telegraph
company's Office at Davenport to &C
cept one in the White city. His wife
went several days ago. While Mr..
kinney's many friends will miss his
pleasant companionship. they all
wish him success in his new abode.
Read how Young & McCombs
knock out all competition. They
give You the identical lamp adver.
tised by another firm as being worth
50. and given away with IS pur.
chase or over, and by paving lC
cents. We will do better by you.
We will give you the same lamp with
$3.50 purchase and make YOU q
present Of 10 cents. Compare, be
wise.