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Evening star., 1895-09-14
TOLD BY AN AERONAUT
He Expected the Reporter to Believe His
Wondrous Tale.
A New Way to Dispose of Falling
Bodies Without Littering
the Earth.

ibid you see anything in any of the pa
pers about e. man falling out of balloon
five or six miles high and never hitting
the ground?" inquired an old aeronaut Of
a Star reporter.
What did he hit%' was the inquiring
reply.
Nothing according to the theory of the
man making the statement You see i.
was one of these questions asking cranks
who wants to know everything. He had
said that by calculation he had discovered
| that If man fell out of balloon at that
height he would be going so fast by the
time that he got near the earth he would
be vaporized by the heat from the fric-
ton"
That's a fool notion, isn't it?'
Um-um, hesitated the aeronaut "I
wouldn't like to say that it was. alto
gether.".
Why not? Did you ever try it?"
No; but l tried it on a dog once"
did he hit bottom?''
Let me tell you about it. and W can
answer the question to suit yourself. Twen-
ty years ago l had a reputation in aero
nautics as high flyer so to speak and I
earth than anybody that is still alive
One day made an ascension to a distance
OF over five miles, ard the next day / pro-
posed to beat my own record, and l took
also took along dog weighing about eight
or ten pounds. Well, we went up for all
there was in 1t, and suspect we might be
In heaven by this time, the professor almost
froze to death, and l had to turn back to
save his life. At the point registered high
est by our barometer 1 let the dog jump
cut. I spotted the field where he ought to
light with my glass, and watched him go
down as long as 1 could see him. A couple
of hours later We descended and the bal
loon grounded within half mile of where
the dog should have lit, the wind having
changed and swept us back toward the
starting place. We were interested in the
dog and had put a brass collar on him
with our address on it, so If anybody pick
ed up the body it could be sent to us. That
was because We had no idea of landing
anywhere near where it would light. We
looked the field over carefully, but found
no sign of the dog. Then We made a more
careful search, and all at once the pro-
fessor stopped down and came up with
what looked like dog collar that had been
through fiery furnace. 1t had exactly the
appearance of brass that has been in the
fire, but our tag was not on it, and We
were about to throw it away when the pro-
fessor took another look and found my
initials there but almost obliterated. That
settled 1t. The dog hadn't lit at all. He
had been burned clear out of his collar
and nothing was left of him but vapor
just as the professor had said when We let
the dog go, and a more pleased man YOU
never saw than that scientist. 1t was a
notion of his, this vaporizing theory, and
he thought he would make a great name
by it," concluded the aeronaut.
And did hep
mo, because he went up with me again
next day with sheep and he fell out him.
sell when We were up about a mile
Was he vaporized?' asked The Star
man. with great scientific interest
He was pulverized," smiled the aeronaut
grimly, and was silent
Evening star., 1895-09-14
The Italians Of Washington Have a
Strong Society.
UNION And FRATERNITY IT'S OBJECTS
Preparing to Celebrate a Great
National Anniversary.
AN EXCELLENT RECORD

The societa Unione Fratallanza Italiana
of this city. which inaugurated and has
charge of the ceremonies to take place on
the Goth instant. in celebration of the
twenty-ffth anniversary of the unity of
the Italian states. was organized in this
city September %. 1873, and has since been
the leading organization here composed
wholly of persons of Italian ancestry.
When the society was organized there
was no similar body in the District of Co
lumbia, although a number of years ago
there had been an organization of some
what similar character. The objects of the
society are stated in it's charter as follows:
THAT the particular business and objects
Evening star., 1895-09-14

business, in which he has proven very sue
cessful. He was the first vice president of
the society, and has held every office con-
nected with it.
Mr.. Frank Sanfellipo. chairman of the
committee on arrangements for the celebra-
ton, was born in New York city July 49,
1919. He has lived in Richmond, Va, and
Baltimore, Md. He has lived in this city
for a number of years and has served as
president of the society several times.
Joseph Cato, who will serve as marshal
Of the parade on the Goth instant, is a
native of Palermo, Sicily, and came to this
country when quite young. He has been a
citizen of the District of Columbia for
thirty-five years.
Evening star., 1895-09-14
Not to Admit the Chinese.

The Secretary of the Treasury has sent
a telegram to the collector of customs at
Ogdensburg. N. Y. directing him not to ad-
NIT any of the 200 Chinese recently landed
at Vancouver en- route to the Atlanta ex-
position. There is reason for the belief that
this is an attempt to defraud the govern
ment and secure the admission of a large
number of Chinese who are not actors, and
seek this method of gaining admission into
the United States.
Evening star., 1895-09-14
Shot His Young Wife.

A special from Grand Lodge, Neb, says:
Frank Forbes, business manager of the
Forbes and Middleton Theatrical Com
pany, Thursday evening shot and fatally
Injured mis- young wife. Forbes had been
drinking and quarreled with his wife,
Forbes also fired two shots at Deputy Sher-
IF Holiday when the officer started to ar
rest him, but succeeded cnly in piercin., the
deputy's coat sleeve. Mrs. Forbes Is twen-
ty-four years old. She formerly lived in
Omaha. Forbes is twenty-eisht years old.
He came frcm Cold Water, Mich.
Evening star., 1895-09-14

of the society shall be the mutual aiding
and assisting of its members and their
families when in sickness, trouble or dis
tress, by recuniary and such other means
as are usually resorted to by benevolent
associations in this country"
Chnl ter and Present Membership.
The charter members of the society are
as follows: Domenco Zerega, president
Angelo Ghiselli, vice president; Gioachino
Percelia, secretary; Marco Laurenzi, treas
urer; Antonio BeresaZzi. Frank Sanfellipo.
joseph Cato and Giovanni Malatesta.
This little body of men of italian descent
formed the organization which now has 101
members and which, it is said, might have
a membership of several times its present
proportion If the rules admitting members
Evening star., 1895-09-14
Missing Since Monday.

William E. Cannon, a wholesale jeweler
of Kansas City, Mo-, well known through
out the country and a man of wealth, has
been missing since Monday. He has been
suffering from malaria, and fears are en-
tertained for his safety. He had consid-
cradle money about him when last seen.
Cannon is six feet tall, of slender build, has
blue eyes, light hair and light blonde mus
tache and is thrty-fve years old.
Evening star., 1895-09-14

were not so severe. The society has had a
number of honorary presidents the first
of whom was Count L. Corti. who was 1tal-
ian minister to Washington some years
ago Baron A Blanci, Italian minister to
tits country: Count B. Litta, secretary of
Baron BlaEci; Baron Fava, the present
Italian minister. and Principe Cauporeale
of the Italian legation. have all been hon
ored by the position of honorary president
of this society. Tie society has always
been regarded as a fraternal and benee-
fetal association rather than political. al
IL ough it takes a deep interest in every
thing that concerns the welfare of the
natiye land of the members.
Who the Present officers Are.
The present dill ectcrs of the Societa
Unione Fratallanza Italiana are e. Por-
celia, L. Barbieri and E. Sanfellipo. The
members of the sick committee are Fran
cesco Leverone. G. Bacigalupo B. Dondero
and A. Zasaleddi.
Angelo Ghiselli, now president Of the
society, was born in Lucca, Tuscano, Italy,
October 16. 1S41, and came to this coun-
try when nineteen years of age. He was a
tailor by trade and sought employment in
that work, soon establishing himself in
Evening star., 1895-09-14

3rtnters Jn&, f8e fffffe se8ooss
master Of aooerfistns,. saps:
II Is efaimeo for f6e 1mas8imston
Star. ano proBa8fp fruf8fufre
Claimed. ,8af no offer newspapes
IN f6e eoanfrp goes into 50 farys
a percentage Of Oft f8e 8ouses
tuif6in a raotus Of fueenfp mites
from tie office Of publication.
Evening star., 1895-09-14
WOULDN'T ACCEPT 1T.

The Presidents Sister Says He's Op-
posed to n Third Term.
A special to the New York World from
Rochester. N. Y, says: Mrs. L. I. YOU
mans Of Oneida, sister of President Cieve-
land, in an .interviey says the President
would not accept a third; term, She adds
altogether.
Evening star., 1895-09-14

open season Tor Wlld
turkey shooting COM
mences, and the man
who tires of ducking,
of quail shooting and
Of rabbit hunting,
and who does not en-
joy squirrel shooting.
can try his hand at
something better, and
can hunt turkeys to
Il / g hearts content
until Christmas. OF
Evening star., 1895-09-14

Dora-"Mr. Spooner says he always feels
like fish out of water when he is with
me-
Cora-'Then you've hooked him, have
you?''-Harper's Bazar.
Evening star., 1895-09-14

The Belgic FlOhted UndaMaEed.
The San Francisco Merchants Exchange
has cablegram from Yokohama, dated
September II, stating the steamer Belgic.
previously reported ashore, has been
foated, and, it is believed. is not damaged.
Evening star., 1895-09-14
New York Oaics, 40 Potter Building.

The Evening Star IL served to subscribers In the
eit- nv carriers their own account. at 10 cents
per week. or &c. per month. Copies at the counter
2 cents each By mail-anywhere in the United
States or Canada-postaye preoad- 80 cents per
mcnth.
Saturday auintupls Sheet Star 800 pcr year:
with foreign postage added, 33.00.
Entered at the Post Offce q, Washington D. G..
as second-class mail mattceD
DAn mail uhscriptl1ns must he paid In advarce.
Rates Of advertisia4 made known applicatiau.
Evening star., 1895-09-14
THE EVENING STAR.

AT THE STAR BUILDINGS.
llol Psunylvania Avouue Cor llth Street, BY
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
g. q. KAUFFMANN, Prest.
Evening star., 1895-09-14
How to Bag the Wariest of Game
Birds.
THREE WAYS TO CATCH TURKEYS
Plenty Of Chances for This Sport
Around Washington.
SEASON OPENS OCTOBER
WAYS TO CATCH TURKEYS
SEASON OPENS OCTOBER ]

Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.
Evening star., 1895-09-14

Architects c. A. Sherman and A. II. Son.
neman, 2O26 / street northwest. have pre-
pared designs for two new houses to be
erected on premises Nos. 205 and 201 F
street northwest. to have square bays and
pressed brick fronts, and to contain all
modern improvements. w. J. Kolb will DO
the building.
The same architects have also prepared
designs for a row of four dwellings for II.
NJ Martin, to improve Virginia avenue just
west of 26th street northwest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-03-01
Looking for Baby.

a funny thing happened to me.
said a knight of the grip n, ! was co.
ing over To Cincinnati the other night
in "A sleeper Before | went to bed | no.
ticed two ladies and little baby in the
seat across from me. The next morn
ing ! was wing in my berth awake,
wondering whether had better Get up
or not, when suddenly lady'> arm was
thrust through the curtains and was
gently tapped on the shoulder
Excuse me. said a feminine voice,
but is my baby in your BERTHE
was considerably surprised but
managed to humble something about
my being pretty Old codger to be her
baby
NO. she said. you don't under
stand me. can find my precious ba-
by.
We'll, said /, has itrolled ont on the
floor?
NO she answered plaiutiveiy. bat
we were so crowded i'm our berth last
night that asked the porter 90 put the
little darling in with some gentleman
VINO was alone and now ! can't find
It.
We'll. boys. was Knocked out. I've
got lots oil cheek but that beat me" -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-03-01
odd Circumstances.

A shell which has lain under water
for 200 years may explode if brought to
the surface.
That baby which threw 81, 800 into
the fire wasn't even spanked. Had to
do Justice to the occasion.
An Ohio farmer who went to town to
take out an insurance policy found his
barn burning when he got back. The
engine that brought him home set fire
10 it.
1t was little girl, not boy, who fell
from IA Kentucky apple tree upon a
picket fence and was frightfully i'm
paled.
The Rev A. A. Bartholomew of st.
Louis has built six churches and is
famed as a "money-maker" - for his
Pensioners.
Alexander Dumas has paid more than
one fine for keeping a vicious dog.
There's scarcely any sale for lawn
mover, in the south, except near Sa-
vanuah, where nicely mown city squares
awaken private emulation.
President Casimir-Periers new car
riage j, so high that an assassin couldn
reach him with a dagger.
james Mclaughlin OF Morristown,
Pa, tells a queer story of a horse, his
own, which committed suicide by lying
down deliberately in three feet OF water.
y. L. RccOrdcr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-03-01
Couldn't say for Certain.

The .ate metropolitan of Canada, the
venerable Bishop Medley, never wearied
of telling the experiences of his early
wears OF service in that country sparse
" populated rendering the journey from
one backswoods settlement to another
an unpleasant not to say dangerous UNI
dertaking.
The bishop, however, made periodi-
cal visits to the most outlying parishes
of his diocese in all seasons and in the
most inclement weather.
On one occasion violent storm be-
Ing in progress, he wac compelled to
halt fer the night at a log cabin 10y the
roadside.
A rough but hearty welcome was ac-
corded him 10y the inhabitants to whom
he was unknown. The man of the
house at once busted himself with the
care of the horses, while the woman set
about the preparation of the evening
meal. A. the bishop sat comfortably
bv the fire. his first thoughts were his
mission to that lonely neighborhood.
My good woman. said he, are
there any Episcopalians in this vicini-
typ
Il hardly know, sir, she replied. hes
itatingly. 1.-THE men did kill something
under the barn yesterday, bat whether
it was one OF them things or not. | can
not say for certain. ~ T. Hcrad
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-03-01
FORMING A NEW PARTY.

1t is understood that the advocates OF
the free coinage of silver from different
parts of the country who have been in
session in Washington for the past sew
eral days under the auspices Of the BIZ
metallic league have progressed SO far
with their la bors as TO feel fairly conf
dent that they will be able TO organize a
new party which will command the sup
port OF the silver men throughout the
country. A platform has been agreed
upon which plants the whole party on
the plank OF free silver. eliminating all
the other demands of the populist plat
form OF 1892. Those in attendance upon
the conference are pledged 10 absolute
secrecy. 1t is understood that Gen.
Weaver is the principal mover in this
effort TO secure the union Of the silver
forces and the dissolution Of the old
parties, and il is stated that he has the
cooperation Of Gen. \. j. Warner and
the sympathy Of Representative Bland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-03-01
TIE NEW RnNn I.nAN.

\. NJ. Rothschild 4 Son of London say
that the new American loan has proved
a colossal success. Though the opening
of subscriptions only began Wednesday
morning the amount OF the loan allotted
20 Europe has been covered very many
times over both with them and with j.
r. Morgan Il Co. 1t is impossible As yet
TO give the exact amount Of the bids, as
applications are still coming in from
London and the country is yet 10 be-
heard from. The subscription lists TO
the new loan were closed after being
open but two hours. 1t is reported that
the amount to be placed here was COW
cred twenty times. At New York il took
j. Pierpont Morgan. acting for himself
and August Belmont. managers Of the
new government loan syndicate, just
twenty minutes TO receive and close the
bids for the So. 10000 per cent bonds.
The price bid in Europe is liz.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-03-01
HOW YeRkss COT q PATENT.
Inventor Had the idea, but MIR. Yerkes the
Tunnel

Among the many stories told Of
Charles L. Yerke,, the street car mag
nate j. one OF his dealings with pat
ent crank which has not gained very
wide circulation and is wei worthy of
repetition. \ certain young man who
has lucrative position with biz
downtown ilrm i patent crank 81
the worst kind and contrary 10 the
usual run of patent crauks, manages 10
hit upon a good thing occasionally.
The young man lives upon the North
side and consequently was Obliged 10
pass through the La Sale street tunnel
twice day. He had a quick eye FOR
curiou, and odd things and in passing
through the tunnel lac often noticed the
odd shadows cast by the brilliant cleo
tric lights, which dot it from end TO eud
The idea finally occurred to him that
the lights might he utilized for some
thing besides illumination and heat
once set TO work TO invent something
that nj ght bring him some money.
Things went along in this way for
over two months and nothing had taken
on the shape of an invention, when sud
denly one day while watching the
/ shadows on the wall Of the words on the
! glass in the top of the car il suddenly
occurred to the inventor that skeleton
signs might be placed along the tunnel
/ in front of the lights. thus casting shadow
/ advertisements on the wall. Having
perfected model he tucked it under
/ his arm and started for the office of the
street ear baron perfectly confident
! that his fortune had been made. When
! he entered the companys Office Mr..
! Yerkes received him very cody and be-
! yond an occasional All" or Yes
see" did not seem to take much inter-
est i'm the invention. He finally con-
scented, however to think the matter
over and, putting the model in desk,
wheeled around in his chair and began
debating letter to his stenographer.
! In a few days the inventor returned, not
quite so confident, perhaps but de-
| termined that he would not part with
! his invention for mere triile. Mr.
Yerkes again exhibited considerable
ennui during the interview, but finally
said:
What do you want for your in
vention Mr.. -?'
well, | thought 50 900 and an inter-
est in it would be about right" said the
! inventor
"Ah, well could not pay that much
! for it. In fact, couldn't think of it,"
well, | wish YOU would make me
an offer and may be we can come to
terms.
"Oh, | would be willing to pay you
so for the entire right to It's manufact-
ure"
Fifty dollars Never sir, will
keep it first. Why it cost me more
than that to make the model"
You know the company can make
those signs and hang them if it wants
/ to-.
"Well. but I've got the patent"
That's all right, young man" said
the baron coolly, as he turned around in
his chair you've got the patent, but
we've got the tunnel"
When the young man had recovered
sufficiently to appreciate the full force
of this answer he feebly gasped: Give
me the fifty" and child of the brain
of another poor inventor was devoured
| by heartless, soulless corporation
whose gaping nav is never filled
! Chicago Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-03-01

other pills. Hence, their great popularity
with sufferers from habtual constipation
piles and their attendant discomfort and
manifold arrangements. The Pellets +"
are purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
in any condition Of the system. No care is
required while using them; they do not
interfere with the diet habits or occupa-
ton, and produce no pain, gripping or shock
90 the system They act IN a mild, easy and
natural way and there is no reaction after
ward Their help lasts.
The Pellets cure biliousness sick and
bilious headache, dizziness, costiveness, or
constipation, sour stomach, loss Of appetite,
coated tongue, indigestion, or dyspepsia
windy belchings, heartburn" pain and
distress after eating, and kindred derange-
rnents Of the liver stomach and bowels.
In proof Of their superior excellence, IL can
be truthfully said, that they are always
adopted as a household remedy after the
first trial. Put up in sealed, glass walls,
therefore always fresh and reliable. One
little Pellet is a laxative. two are mildly
cathartic As a dinner pill " 10 promote
digestion or 90 relieve distress from over
eating, take one after dinner They are
tiny. sugar-coatcd granules; any child will
readily take them.
Accept no substitute that may be recon-
rnendcd 20 be Just as good. " II may be
batter fer me dealer because Of paying him
a better profit, but ne is not the one who
needs help.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-03-01

The possibility that the senate will
send the Sundry civil bill back to tho
house with an amendment authorizing
the secretary Of the treasury to issue
certificates of indebtedness is not yet
stirring much discussion in the house
The members of the appropriations COM
mittee, who will be the confereeS upon
the bill, say that if the secretary of the
treasury wants the authority they are
willing 10 give il 20 him.
1t will surely be opposed by the demo-
Gratis, however, if the clause compelling
future issues of bonds TO be offered at
public sale be retained. Democra tic
members who are on the best terms with
President Cleveland say that he would
veto the Sundry civil bill rather than
have it become law with such a stipu-
lation Incorporated in it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-03-01

more taan i, ami so they had sold my
picture 10 keep me alive. / would
rather they had let me die.
a long time lay awake. bat AT last,
overcome by my weakness fell asleep.
When ! woke thought ! Wa, again
delirious for there al my side knelt
Lucie, not the pictured face, bat her
own. dear warm. living face bent over
me. And what was that blue envelope
she held in her hand2 And why was
she crying over il n she smiled through
her tears
Il am not going to die. Lucie, |
said. Don't cry; | am so glad You
have come"
The blue envelope. they told me, con-
tanned notice that my picture the
portrait of Luce, had taken the first
prize at the Salon was it not WONDER
tui? And my Lucie's tears were tears
Of JOY.
No; they had not sold the picture at
all. Pierre, had been accepted and
sold. and he had spent every Genuine of
his money with all that the others could
scrape together To pay my expenses and
send Tor Lucie 10 come
They had found my trembling scrawl;
had looked among my paper, for her
address, and had her by my side that
an my good fortune might come to-
gether.
They had stolen my picture, these
kind-hearted, generous fellows, and had
sent il. while lay M deaths door, to
hang on the walls of the Salon.
The kind judges must have seen the
love | worked into the picture and loved
ii Themselves. for who could see dear
Lucie, face and not love her?
| am quite well and happy now.
Lucie i, my wife, and Pierre and JAG
Iue, George Jean, and Kari, are my
lear friends. Aud Lucie says that they
never meant to ridicule my work for
all the world says now with them that
| am "a great artist. - Washington Post