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The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

DISADVANTAGES OF BALLOONS

In France the dirigible or steerable bal
loon has received considerable attention.
The large French war balloon known as
La France" consists of cigar-shaped
envelope containing hydrogen gas. In
side is smaller bag, which may be
pumped full of air thus keeping the outer
envelope stiff and of proper shape. In
the car is kept powerful bichromate
battery, which runs an electric motor,
covered cloth screw propeller This bal
loon on the very calmest days has made
| trips of several miles, returning safely
| to it's starting point
| The speed of balloons of this pattern,
howerev, is slow, averaging twelve or
fourteen miles an hour, less than the av-
erage velocity of the wind at the heights
at which "La France" travels, i. e.
about ], 900 feet high, within the range
of comparatively small firearms. A first
class mortar-the only large gun which
will throw projectile directly upward
will send ball to the vertical height
of considerably over a mile. The French
believe that by doubling the dimensions
Of La France she will travel twenty
disadvantages in the balloon system of
| signaling our experimenters are thus
| looking more toward the perfection of
the aeroplane or aeroscrew idea. The
best authorities on flying machines agree
| that their first practical use will be as
| instruments of war. Not to take part
in actua battle so much, but as a means
| of Communication. One might..be guided
over hostile territory, where explosives
might be dropped, destroying bridges
| and other means of communication. A
flying machine would be very much less
likely..to be hit by gun aimed from the
earth than would balloon, on account
OF its much smaller size, combined with
it's extreme speed, which some aerody-
namistsssnow believe will some day reach
as high as 200 miles an hour
Owing to the small area exposed by
theIlight 'frame..and vital parts it will be
very difficult to hit, and if struck the
chances are that a ball wouldd go
| thorugh one of the thin coverings with
out shattering any other part. It is not
believed that an alrship will be of much
value for carrying guns heavier than
Maxim repeater, which weighs about
sixty or seventy pounds. A successful
airship will probably be able to run sew
eral days without renewing fuel or water,
providing that sufficiently light air
surface condenser can be perfected.
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
AS A MILITARY ADJUNCT.

Military aeronautics has become spec
ial study in all of the great European
armies, including those of England,
France, Germany, Russia, Austria,
Italy, Spain, Belgium and Holland. Con-
gress, however, has made little or no ap-
preparation for this valuable adjunct to
our army. Experiments in a countries,
so far, have been made with balloons
only. But upon the perfection Of an ap-
paratus which may be propelled and
steered rapidly from place to place the
functions of the balloons as military
agent will be lost.
Our army's first balloon experiments
were made with the captive balloon ex-
hibited at the Columbian exposition. A
still larger balloon than this -has since
been built in France, under Capt. Glass
ford's supervision. This is called the
General Myer.' 1t is spherical, having
a capacity Of over 13, 900 cubic feet. The
envelope is of thousands of pieces of the
thinnest mem brane, stripped from the in
testines of oxen. Each piece is SO thin
that it would require about 800 pieces If
piled upon one another, to make the
thickness of an inch. For the sake OF
stength, however, the large bag is made
in several layers. The whole balloon is
kept captive by cable fastened to the
ground.
In the day time signals are sent from
this by means of the heliograph. Search
lights in the military field can also be
turned upon the balloon, at night, to in
dictate signals in much the same manner.
A search light may also be eret ted in the
car that distinct view of the movements
of an enemy may be seen at night, from
distances of many miles. Capt Glassford
has studied the English, French, and
German systems of military 'balloonlng.
He spent considerable time at Aldershot,
England, where many experiments IN
this science have been made under dl-
rection of the British army. In a recent
sham battle near Aldershot balloon was
used, but although the aeronauts We're
able to study the movements of the
enemy, they could not save the balloon
from being captured. The approach OF
the enemy, however, was observed, and
although those below were unable to save
the balloon from capture the balloon
signaled the latter to remove the gas
tanks and other supplies to place of
safety All of this goes to show that the
balloon, although in peril itself, is an in
valuable means of defense and informa-
ton to the army manipulating it. The
English balloon, like ours, cannot OF
| course, be allowed to float freely in the
air. 1t would be at the mercy of the wind
and might float directly over the terri
tory of the enemy and eventually fall
within their lines Every military balloon
| except that used in France is captive.
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
PROPOSALS.
Notice to Contractors.

GEALED Proposals will be received for
= the excavation and grading to be dom o
on portion of the Eastern Maine Insane
Hospital LOT, Bangor, until Tuesday. July
%, 1895, at II O'Clock noon. All proposals
must be made on blank to be furnished,
and be accompanied by properly certified
check for the sum Of Five Hundred Dollars
(SsO0) paya belto the order of the Treasurer
Of the Eastern Maine Insane Hospital Com
mission, which will he returned to the
bidder un less forfeited as provided in the
Specifications for said work. bond will
be required for the faithful performance of
the contract, with sureties satisfactory 10
said commission.
Plans can be seen, and specifications OBJ
tanned at I he office of F.. FL. Coombs, Civil
Engineer. IL Exchange Block, Bangor. The
commission hereby reserves the right to
reject any and ali proposals, or to accept
the proposals deemed best for the interest
Of the Stare.
Proposals must be addressed to the
Eastern Maine Insane Hospital Commission,
and endorsed ''proposal for grading
Hospital Hos lot at Bangor, and left at the
offica of =. IL. Coombs, Civil Engineer.
Haneor, on or before Il o'clock noon. Tues
day. July 23d, 1885,.
ALBION LITTLE,
SIDNEY NJ. BIRD,
SAMUEL y N.CAMPBELL.
ily13dt23rd commissioners.
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
BUINESS CHANCES.
| RARE BUSINESS CHANCE,

A New York MERCHANT TAILOR
ING House, operating exclusively through
agencies, is desirous of securing an ener-
getic man to represent them in Portland.
An admirable and complete line of sam
Piles, at prices that will command the
trade. Fine workmanship and perfect fit
guaranteed.
If able to give satisfactory security,
sample ends will be furnished, to make
an excellent showing as merchant tai
lor Liberal arrangements with the right
man. Call on S. j. BORGEN. West End
Hotel, Portland, Maine, between and 70
a. m. jly22d3t
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
A horse kicked r. 8. shafer, Of The

A horse kicked Il, 8. Shafer, Of the
Freemyer House, Middleburg, N. T., On
the knee, which laid him up In bed and
caused the knee joint to become stiff. A
friend recommended him to use Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, which he did, and in
two days was able to be around. Mr..
Shafer has recommended it to many 9TH
ers and says ii is excellent for any kind of
bruise Or sprain. This same Remedy
is also famous for its cures of rhenma-
tism. For sale by Landers & Babbidge,
Druggists, and G. B. Woodman, West
brook.
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

"a statesman's MOTTO" said the earnest
patriot. ''shouid always be BE sure you're
right and then go ahead.'"
MAY be SO" replied Senator Sorghum,
thoughtfully. 'But that's not my plat
form.''
''What is it?''
Go right ahead and square it after
ward. '"-Washingto Star.
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
WIT AND WISDOM.

81 got $4,000 application from old Got
roA this morning." said the insurance So
licitor in high glee.
well, you want to put him through
rigid examination" said the general agent
''He raised the wages Of his employees the
other dsy without their asking for anything
of t he kind. He has had stroke, or some
thing. you can bet."-Cincinnati Tribune.
Hot Weather always brings many discom-
forts, such as sunburn chatting. etc. Ponds
Extract comes like gentle healer to cool
and relieve us of all these miseries.
"Td like to 60 to the races" said Willie
Washington, "but 1 don't know anything
about them I'm afraid I'd seem unsophis-
ticated.
"That need't bother you.''
SIS there any particular style of costume
that is appropriate"
"Yss. you wear worried look and trous-
ers that have fringe at the bottom and
every body will think you are an old fre-
quenter Of the place. ."-Washington Star.
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

H Il. +. 3. REED, Cla1rvoyant and Magnetic
~ Healer, treats all chronic and compli-
Gated cate diseases that flesh is heir to, located No.
40 CON GRESS ST, Portland. Me. will make
distance by letter. With full name, age, color
OF eyes and place of residence with 81 and 2
cent stamp Office hours from a. m. to
p. m. nov30tf
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

MONEY TO LOAN--On first mortgage on real
NE estate in any amount on one-third value at
per cent; over that at six per cent Loans on
I'd mortgages and personal property made at
fair rates. A. G. LIBBY, 421a Exchange
street. 26-4
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
SUMMER BOARD.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.

WANTED-Summer boarders at "Gem Cot
w tage," Freeport, Me- Elegantly fitted up,
new furnishings throughout, the best appointed
dining hall in Casco Bay. Guests have ample
boating and bathing privileges. We cater to
balls and parties at short notice. Prepared to
furnish clam bakes and shore dinners to So
cieties or parties. Situated near the mouth of
Harraseiket river, seventeen miles from Port
land. just good run for wheelmen who are
looking for first class dinner. Steamer Mad
cline runs from Portland every pleasant Sun
day. JAMES j. HARMON, Proprietor.
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
LACE :: CURTAINS.


Price. Price.
Prs Brussels Lace Curtains, $45. 90 S25 90
Prs Brussels Lace Curtains, 1000 1000
Prs Brussels Lace Curtains 80. 90 1900
8 Prs Brussels Lace Curtains, 80. 90 1900
Prs Brussels Lace Curtains, 16 80 1900
Prs Brussels Lace Curtains, 49, 90 1100
6 Prs Lace Curtains, IA 90 900
Prs Brussels Lace Curtains, 900 $50
Q Prs Antwerp Lace Curtains, a. 90 1900
2 Prs Renaissance Lace Cur
tains, 5000 $500
Prs Renaissance Lace Cur
tains, $500 1000
Prs Cluny Lace Curtains, 25. 90 1900
6 Prs Cluny Lace Curtains, 1900 500
9 Prs Cluny Lace Curtains, 1900 900
Prs Cluny Lace Curtains, $50 So
9 Prs Cluny Lace Curtains, 375 2.75
Prs Antique Lace Curtains 2.75 200
2 Prs Antique Lace Curtains, 2.75 LIS
8 Prs Swiss Lace Curtains, 1900 $50
3 Prs Swiss Lace Curtains, 1900 TO- so
8 Prs Swiss Lace Curtains, 1900 900
2 Prs Swiss Lace Curtains, $50 600
3 Prs Swiss Lace Curtains, 500 800
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

EOR SALE-A substantial two story thirteen
Il room brick house and lot situated at the
upper end of the City near Congress ST.; good
plumbing and extensive heating apparatus mo-
derate sized rooms, good neighbOrhood and
pleasant outlook. BENJIMAN SHAW, 81 IL
Exchange St. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
WALTER COREY CO., Free as Street.

WANTED-FEMALE HELP,
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
FOR SALE.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents, cash In advance
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

AF the many travelling specialists, none
W can produce an array of solid facts in
the form of testimonials equal TO those of
Prof. l.. Fl. Anderson. the famous magnetic
His endorsement are not only sworn to
but in many cases photographs from life
are shown, clearly proving his wonderful
ability; through his GOD given forces r. to
afflicted or those having friends considered
incurable should address him at his head
quar- ters, 1907 Masonic Temple, Chicago, for
interesting circulars relative to his SUI cess-
full inet hods. All chronic and nervous
cases treated successfully through cores
pondence. 1912
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
FOR SALE.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
Carriages on Installments or Exchange

For Real Estate-1O0O new carriages, all
kinds and prices. must be disposed of at
once. Can give you a fine top buggy for S25
down, So monthly. If you want a carriage
of any description, such as Express. Surry,
Corning. Concord, Milk, Delivery or depot
wagon. If you want a carriage for cash or
easy terms. it will pay you to see us. If you
have any personal property to exchange for
carriage, we will allow highest market
price. Horses, bicycles or pianos preferred
Call or send stamp for full particulars. F..
a. DEER!NG & CO..
(Main Office ISL fremont street, Room s.,
Boston, Mass. jly22d2w
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

IOR SALE-A Rare Investment sml
IL block of stock in a prosperous nanufactur-
dends for the last eight years. Address IN
YES TMENT, this office. 19-1
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

EOR SALE-Life history and adventures of
L Capt. B. j, Willard; interesting book of
over 200 pages for sale at LORING, SHORT
g. HARMON'S. jly19-4
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

ENOR SALE-On Crescent street. the most
IL desirable lot ON the street, and the finest
deep. Apply to JOHN F. PROCTOR, 93 Ex-
change st. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

EOR SALE-At Oakdale, No. 81 Falmouth
Il street, 2 story house. Colonial style, with
stable and carriage house; large lot, 75x123;
steam heat; hot and cold water bath room;
lawn and garden; with ornamental and fruit
trees: situated on high land with fine view Of
the islands and the waters OF Back Bay.
BENJAMIN F. HARRIS, chambers, corner
Exchange and Middle streets. 1913
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

PRIDGTON. ME-, Maple Cottage at Pleas
Sebago Lake route; hest of fishing, boating
cunning; boats and teams; terms reason
able; house opens June lst. MRS. STEPHEN
W Ely MOI III. jly3-4
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

TO LET-On Hancock street, two desirable
Il rents of five rooms each. JOHN F. PROC
TOR Centennial Block. Ill
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
Forty words or less inserted under tn
Head for one week for rs cts. in advance.

fSOS Reward offered for return of
epAeD Diamond Ring left in wash Ioom
OF swett's Hotel. No questions asked. Gail
at 4l0 Congress street. 22-l5
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

no LET-Whole house, 66 Quebec street.
consisting of seven rooms in good repair
Good yard; first class neighborhood Price
$40. Inquire of A. z. LIBBY s. CO.. Real
Estate and Investment Brokers, AZ 1-2 Ex-
change street. I6-1
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

NOR SALE-To let or ExchaLg at Old
a Orchard, 1-2 story house. rooms,
large piazza, a nice summer place near
railway station and beach; lot 50xlt0 feet.
Apply to J. DUNPHy, York street, from
s a. m. to p. m. ISL
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

ITO LET-0n Congress street, opposite Lin
coin Park. one large front room and alcove:
all modern convenience; bath. set bowl and
furnace heat Apply at No. 345 CONGRESS
ST. corner OF Congress and Wilmot streets.
Ill
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

EOR RENT-A z room lower tenement in two
Il story mansard house, on line of electric
cars; five minutes from Preble st. terminus
five rooms on lower floor. In excellent repair,
fRSsS fRENJAMiN psST SHAW vi 81 IL Exchsnqme m St -
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
TIME THAT HORSE!

,r;He He may be a hummer. All kinds of Horse
WWfl1eTs, Wate,s $3.50 to $3.50. Largest stock, Best
MdtcieS: Lowest PriceS Horse Timers repaired
hiehENNEY. the Jeweler, Monument Square
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
Stmr. MARY W, LIBBY,

To let by the day OF evening. A COM
Portable steamer to be had at reason-
able terms. Apply at 169 Commercial
ST., or write to
ARTHUR x. HUNT.
i1y l2 S.s
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
WANTED.

A chamber girl and table girl at the
Checkley House, Prout's Neck. None but
experienced help need apply. jly11dtf
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

TNIoN GREASE co, Axle grease, axle oil
~ and harness oil, the best lin the world Also
belt and machinery greases CT all kinds. 233
FEDERAL ST. Sample boxes free. 16-1
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
WANTED-sITuArIoNs

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

ITO LET-At Woodfords, house of eight
rooms within two minutes walk of electric
cars; cemented CELLAR small stable If desired.
Rent very low to right party. Inquire at 303
FOREST AVE. 16-1
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

A GOOD experienced housekeeper wanted at
IA Keeley Institute, Deering, Immediately
The Electric Motor runs to the institute
KELLEY INSTITUTE. 16-1
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

NOR SALE-First and only brick house, Oak
IL dale Near Electric cars. Arranged for
two families. good trade. Enquire of N. E.
REDLON, Mason & Builder, 255 Federal st
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

rNHE ORCHARDS-Large brick farmhouse
picturesque scenery, beautiful lawn and
shade, piazza, good rooms, cream berries, veg
feet drainage, daily mail, free transportation
II notified; special rates, Address Mrs. S.
DAVIS, North WATERFORD, Me. lly4-4
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

EOR sALE-Cosy cottage and house No. 8
Monument street, containing 8 rooms in
good Repair, Pleasant location, first class
neighborhood Price low and terms to suit
purchaser. Inquire of A. C. LIBBY & Co.
AZ 1-2 Exchange street. III
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

&PECULATORS and Manufacturers from
~ Southern and Western States visiting the
summer resorts of Maine should not fail to see
a new household article. Useful in every fami-
ly. Sells at sight. 400 per cent guaranteed
No competition. On exhibition at NO. los
MIDDLE ST. 16-1
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

WANTED-I have three smart capable
w girls that are good cooks that will
take situation in private families if ap-
piled for Immediately at my new Employ
ment Office. 399 IL Congress street, next to
City building. MRS. n. II. PALMER. 22-1
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

WANTED-An American woman TO go out
w of towns WORKING housekeeper in a
BILE widower's family. Good wages
given. Apply to my new employment office.
1893 l-2 Congress street, next to City Hall,
MRS. PALMER. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

w ANTED-A situation by young
w American woman to work in store or
light housework. Stranger in city. Address
MISS S. 22-l
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

EOR SALE-Buildings lots at Oakdale.
Il The Deering Land Co. offer for sale on
ia vorable terms, desira BILE building lots on
Forest avenue, Falmouth. Fessenden. Pitt
William and Deering streets. Oakdale, Deer.
ing. Apply to ROLLINS & ADAMS, 81 Ex-
change street. Portland. myl3-eow20w
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

r lMERICK HOUSE-Limerick, Maine. In
IL the beautiful Ossipee valley, excellent
scenery, grand walks and drives; terms
reasonable. Station Centre Waterboro,
Portland and Rochester road. A four
horse Concord coach connects with train
leaving Portland 1890; pleasant ride. s..
Il. GRANT, Proprietor june25-6
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

FEDERAL ST. Sample D0XeS 1T6e. I6-I
EOR SALE-Bicycle used but few times
cost 800 and will sell for S65. Call at 129
Pearl st. between and 5 P. NJ 16-1
EOR SALE-One horse seven years old, kind
and one that woman can drive, one top
buggy in nice condition, one harness, will sell
cheap as owner has no use for them. Cal, at
80 Lafayette St., City. G. H. PIKE. 16-1
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

ITO LET-By the week or month; fully finish
Il ed and furnished cottage or single rooms.
Apply to H. I. GALLUP Orrs Island, 1871
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

ITO LET-S1O.OO rent of rooms. No. "a
Il Preble ST. at Woodfords, No. IA Clifton St.,
rents of rooms each, S12. 90 and $1,000, or
will let the whole house to good party for
$40. 90 month N. S. GARDINER, 185 Mid
die st. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

yF1O LET-Several finely located cottages
IL to let on Little Diamond Island, from
SIS to $3.50. Inquire of A. Nj. SMITH, lei
Brackett street, City. maySdtf
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

THO Furnished cottage for the sea-
IL son. on Great Diamond Island. Nicely
located; excellent water supply and drain
age. E. l.. q 0DING, 160 Middle street
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

ITO LEi-F1rnished room with heat and
Il gas. at 30 High street, lift
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22

ITO LET--Tibbets House and Stable. SPRING
l. VALE ME-. 23-4
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-22
MAlNSPRINCS 75c.

ITO LET-In Western part of city, a few rooms
furnished for housekeeping. The rooms
are sunny and suitable for man and wife or
two ladies. Bath room accommodations. Inquire
of N. S. GARDINER, 1876 Middle st. 1911
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-18

The movement In the direction OF estab-
fishing a naval militia in the various sea-
port states is spreading rapidly and tho
navy department Is lending every encour-
arcmcnt "a It. Thirteen states have now
organized with "A total OF 2.695 enlisted
men, aud seven vessels Of the old navy
have been detailed to the states having
the largest number OF men ready for
duty. The wooden sailing ship Ports
mouth has been detailed for the New Jer-
sey reserves: the sinSle-turretted mon
itor Wyandotte. for Connecticut; New
York has the New Hampshire: Penusyl-
vania the s.. Louis; North Carolina the
Nantucket: Maryland the Dale. and Cal
sfornia the Swatara.
There was a movement on foot al one
time 10 organize a battalion OF naval
militia at Seattle. but II seems TO have
been lost sight OF All the conditions here
are particularly favorable for such an
organization. There Is a large and enthu-
siastic yachting element among the young
men OF the city. which Is gaining in
strength and numbers with each year.
The navy department is now prepared, In
view OF the success which has been had
n other states. 20 lend every encourage
ment to the formation OF a reserve hattal-
ION here. and would probably re prompt
TO detail a naval vessel for SIS uses as
soon as sufficient number were enlisted.
Il Is rot a thing which can be done IN
a suv AMI sNa absence OF state ic-tsfa-
ton and state all IS unquestiouably -
drawback. butif a volunteer oattaiion vera
ORGANIZED ana ready fer enrolment ny the
time re ucxt legislature convened. there
would he less difficulty In the way OF
procuring the necessary legislation than
K ;he state ere looked en- TO take the IN
hlatiye ~ The matter