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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25

hundred feet. few off four or five miles,
circled around few times and landed as
nicely as could be. This my friend s
friend saw. Both men are reliable, and
neither OF them have figured in the matter
before"
Fred Gattee of S5S Broadway, as soon as
he heard that the machine was over Oak
land, rushed for his telescope and declares
tnat he distinctly saw the machine per-
form some eyolutions in the air. While
ne could not see the details he is positive
that he saw it maneuvering.
Manager Jesse Halsted Of the Oakland
1heater watched the machine cross over
oakland, and with pair of opera glasses
satisfied himself that he saw an airship.
The mysterious light of the heavens was
also seen last evening by Mrs. E. II. Craw-
ford and Miss Kate n. Bassett a teacher
at the Harrison-street School. The ladies
after some hesitation told their expert
ehces. 81 went to my south window about
10:30 last evening"" said Mrs. Crawford
ito see if it was raining. l noticed light
off in the south, and watched it because it
was the only light visible. In a few mo-
ments it disappeared, and later came to
fAOW dSaius Ii lOOhSu lihc Ll6 Se8rCQ-
lights have seen at the Worlds Fair and
In New York City. l called Miss Bassett,
and we both watched it for fully fifteen
minutes and until it finally disappeared.
When first seen it appeared to be
moving away from us and gradually sank
until out of our sight. Miss Bassett said
IL must be an electric light with a tree
waving in front of it, but this was not the
case, as it was too high, and then looked
this morning, but there was no tree any,
where near where we saw the light.
Neither of us saw an airship. but we did
see lights that we do not understand, and
shall take much interest in watching this
evening and for some time TO come to see
whether the light is 10 be seen any more.
Before l went to bed, about IL rs
again went to the window and the light
had returned and was moving eastward
slowly, but steadily. could not tell how
lar away the light was or anything about
1t, but having read the account in the
papers concluded that the light must be
the same as seen by others in this
vicinity"
DR.. ]. II. Buteau was another who
stood amazed as he viewed the strange
'AsA'oi posoihS through tue heavens. Il
was at Seventh and Market streets this
evening" said he, when noticed very
strong clear light down near the horizon,
moving along in the face of the wind.
The movement was very steady, and it
made good time, although we watched it
for fully ten minutes. AS it receded it ap-
peared to go lower. but that would be
natural If it was moving on a level. l am
at loss to account for the display, as l
am incredulous regarding the talk that it
Is an airship. 1t might be light at
tached to a balloon moving in an upper
stratum OF air. We could see it go behind
buildings and emerge later on the other
side as we watched its movements.''
The mysterious machine finally disap-
peared over toward Contra Costa County,
and before midnight all Oakland was
satisfied that it had seen the airship.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25

wings, 1000 feet in area. is 10000 pounds.
The inventor eschews the gasbag of bal
looms and tne use of vertical screws for
securing Ievitation, and relies entirely on
the upward thrust on the aeroplane and
wings, mounting at slope of about one
In eight, due to the currents OF air rushing
past them.
The method of launching this wonder
ful affair in space, as has been described,
is from railroad track, along which the
machine runs to attain the velocity neces-
sary to raise ii in the air. To make a
start it is tied up TO the indicator-po in
its rear and the propellers set IN motion.
They are soon driving a living gale of
wind in their wake. When the pull of the
rope has reached a definite amount, say
1000 pounds, a hook is released and the
machine moves along the track. Present
ly 1T lifts itself bodily and sails away
among the clouds. When the machine is
perfected Mr.. Maxim claims that no rails
VIII be necessary, as a short run over
moderately level ground Will be sufficient.
About the latest invention in aerial navi-
cation is that of Rudolph Kosch. The
apparatus consists of two pairs of wings,
each rotating in o horizontal plane, but in
dlfferent directions, so that turning the
upper pair to the left will cause the lower
pair TO turn to the right Both pairs OF
wings can be tapped down simultaneously
nuiic DelHB IurNeu, anu lueH Lney appear
IN combined rotary motion. The wings
can also be set in relation 10 the shalt in
such way that the front edge of each
wing is raised to any suitable angle around
pinion OF the shaft, so that the two pairs
OF wings will appear and work like two
propeller-screws, one right and. the other
lett handed. The blades can be moved up
and down while being turned.
The motor of this apparatus is operated
by man who sits in the saddle and turns
the crank-shaft by means OF common BIZ
cycle pedals, causing the wings TO rotate
while they are being f1appeo up and down
by the handles. So when the wings are set
like screw blades they will perform a wave
like motion similar to the wing motion of
forward-hying bird, the only difference
being that the birds wing travels up and
down and forward while these move up
and down and around one center.
kosch estimates that his bicycle bird
will scotch along through the clouds
easily at the rate of 100 miles al hour, and
not very vivid imagination may picture
the bloomer girl chasing the eagle to his
eerie in the sun al no distant day. When
man gets the wings of dove the angelic
age will be upon creation. In the mean
time the world watches for the man from
Orovi lle-or somewhere-to lift the world
into space
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25

| than does William J. Kenney of Kenney
d Payton. model-makers and bicycle deal
ers, 5l9 Valencia street. The reason for
Mr.. Kenney's interest is that he believes
he is the maker of some part of the aerial
wonder.
Mr.. Kenney's skill is responsible for a
contrivance known as a "ball- bearing
worm"
"a man about 45 years of age, wearing
gray mustache and appearing to be a
professional man, called on me about three
or four weeks ago." said Mr.. Kenney last
evening, "and laid before me his plans
Tor an unusually large and high-speed
worm l Immediately concluded that
ne was intent on making an improvement
on the cyclometer, bicycle run by a
small gasoline motor, ard proceeded to
fill his order.
"He explained that he wished the worm
ana gear to be practically frictionless, and
suggested that the journals of the piece
OF mechanism be fitted with ball bearings.
he acaulesced and gave me the measure
menus, and we went to work. For tw o
weeks we labored on the worm and finally
completed it.
The party who gave us the order failed
TO give us his name, but appeared to have
plenty OF money and paid one bill. SAB,
without question. He was very anxious
TO have the piece of machinery completed,
and when it was finally done he took it
and left the store in a hurry.
I'VE have not seen him since, and until
all this talk OF an airship thought nothing
more OF the matter.
w hen the aerial wanderer was finally
seen. however, it dawned upon me that
the man who bought the worm was inter-
ested In this airship and that my produc-
tion was part of it.
10 strengthen my belief had many
mechanical problems before me. First.
the gear of the arm was too high for a
cyclometer and it was just the thing to
compress air or run small dynamo.
"ln view of the terrific speed it would
produce it was worthless for any other
use. Lastly, the peculiar actions of the
man who ordered the worm have con-
WINGED me beyond s. doubt that the ma
chine is now being used on this airship."
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25
SANTA ROSA EXCITED.
People Willing to Swear the Light
Had Huge Wings.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Nov. 24.-The ex-
citement over the airship has reached
santa Rosa, and the presence of a bright
light in the heavens TO night at 7:30 set
hundreds of people star-gazing. The light
appeared to be moving in an easterly di-
rection, occasionally disappearing entirely
from view with duh red glow, only TO
reappear more radiant after few Sec
onds- 1t was impossible to see anything
beyond the light, owing to the distance,
but when it finally disappeared there were
many people willing to swear that the OBJ
iect beyond the light had huge wings.
This light tonight revived the rumors
of an airship invented by a man at Mark
West that was said to have been entirely
successful as far as the upward aud on
ward direction was concerned, but it per-
sisted in going off at an angle without
warning.
On Saturday night. just before midnight
several reputable gentlemen of this city
reported seeing bright light moving in a
southwesterly direction. 1t was first
observed about two miles southeast of
town. just above Taylor Mountain, and
seemed to come from toward the Sacra-
mento Valley. 1t moved quite swiftly and
disappeared in the direction of Alameda
County. This is vouched for by Charles
Winters, q well-known merchant, and
William RohIer of the finn of Rohrer,
Einhorne & Co.
John Stump of Orr & Stump, a would be
wag, and several others sent up a small
balloon with a lantern attached this even
ing, but the presence of the big light in
the east made his fake fade into insignifi-
canoe.
While it is just possible that the light
seen tonight was the work of some bold
aeronaut there was nothing visible to
show balloon, and there are hundreds
who believe it to be the famous airship
that startled Sacramento.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25
1S96-TAXES 1886
OFFICE OF THE TAX COLLECTOR, CITY
" and County of San Francisco
II,

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Notice is hereby given in acc ordance with the
requirements of the Political Code. Section S746.
That the taxes on al personal property secured
by real properly, and one-half The taxes on all
rea! property, will be due and payable the first
Mondar in October. and viii be delinquent on the
last onday in November next thereafter, at 6
O'Clock p NJ. and tha unless paid prior thereto 10
per cent will be ADDED 10 the amount thereof and
that if said one half be not paid before the last
Monday in AIril next at O'clock P. n. an addi-
tional per cent will be added thereto.
"That the remaining one-haIf OF the taxes on
all real property Will be payable OF and after his
hrst Monday in January next, and Will De dein-
quent on the lsf- Moudav in April next thereafter
at d O'Clock NJ, and that unless PAID prior
thereto per cent will be added 10 the amount
thereof.
.'That all taxes may be paid at the time the first
fnstnlment, as therein provided. is due and pay
able"
Taxes payable at the office Of the Collector, first
floor new City Hall.
ard payable
ofice open daily from A. NJ. TO 4 P. NJ.
JAMES y. BLOCK,
Tax Collector OF the City and County of San
Francisco.
Dated San Francisco. October is. 1895.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25
SIGHTED TRIPLE LIGHTS.
A Rapid Aerial Traveller Observed
In Placer County

in Placer County.
BOWMAN, PLACER County, CAL, Nov.
A.-The articles published in THE CALL
and other papers in reference to the OBJ
served mystical aerial traveller have
aroused great interest here. Several per-
sons in this locality have been favored
with view OF the strange visitor.
G. I. Musso, fruit rancher, and sew
eral members of his family affirm that
about four weeks ago and shortly after
dark they saw singular sight. which they
are now convinced could have been MOTH
ing else than the much-discussed airship.
Mr.. Musso says he saw "the prettiest sight
that his eyes ever viewed" 1t appeared
to be three very bright lights moving
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25
DEATH OF hDWAKD EDDY.
Vas One of the Best Knolcn Millionair
Mining Men of Colorado.

Vas One of the Best Knoicn millionaire
Mining Men of Colorado.
DENVER. Colo, Nov. "a = Edward
Eddy, millionaire, died this evening. He
was one of the best known mining men in
the United States who made millions as
an ore-buyer and mill-owner, though be
never was directly interested in mines
He was born in Cornwall, England, 81
years ego and removed 10 the United
States, locating in the early days at
G orgetown. where the foundation of his
fortune was laid. He was greatly inter-
ested in Western railroads and smelters.
He was looked upon as the best posted
authori ty on mining in the United States
and especially with reference to Colorado.
His death was due to heart failure.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25
Gas Probably Lunched.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Nov. "a. = A
lynching has probably occurred tonight
on the State line between North Carolina
and Tennessee, near Gainesville, N. C.
Friday man named Mitchell, So years of
age, criminally assaulted the five year-oId
daughter of John Eggard. The man es-
capped, going TO Johnsonvilie where Off
GERS arrested him to-day. They left with
Mitchell for Gainesville late this evening
and he was taken from the train at Allen
town, but nothing further can be learned
as telegraph Offices are closed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25
SAN JOSE STARTLED.
Several Persons Claim They Saw
the Airship Travelling in
That Vicinity


SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 24.-People in
this city were startled tonight about IL
o'clock, on beholding q bright light NOV
ing rapidly in the heavens, and they are
convinced that they beheld the famous
airship. 1t was seen moving in the direc-
ton of Giiroy, as was testified by Eugene
Barre, Dan Manning and Jerre Sullivan,
who are employees OF the Sunset Telephone
Company. The light was of such a char
acter that the parties are convinced that
it was none of the ordinary lights in the
sky. About one hour afterward others
saw the same mysterious light moving
northeasterly very rapidly, as if it were
returning from the direction of Gilroy
These parties, James Stanley and M. J.
O'Brien, are also positive that they beheld
the rapidly moving light of the airship.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25
Make 10 Mistake. When in Need
Of Medical Treatment Be Sure You
Employ the Physician Most Skilled
and Experienced in Treating the
Diseases From Which You Suffer.

Doctor Sweany cures after other doc
tors who did not understand the disease
have failed to cure. He comb bines skill,
science, learning and experience. His ex-
traordinary ability and remarkable cures
have made for him an enduring name and
fame, and have gained for him the con-
fidence and esteem OF every patient he has
ever treated.
Thousands all over the land have volun-
tarily written to him thanking him for
being cured and praising his wonderful
panius as q nhvsician.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25
SAW vIsIoN OF THE wKEoK
PresentSntent of a Mother Whose So,
Perished at Point Arcna.

Presentinte,t of a Neither Whose Son
Perished at Point Arcna.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Nov 24-Mrs. Frank
Dean OF 1916 Pacific avenue, is the mother
OF the messboy, Frank Dean Jr. of the ILL
lated San Benito. Sunday night her
sleep was disturbed by presentiment
that her son Frank was in a wreck upon
the ocean So strong was this that she
related 1t to her husband, who atten pied
TO laugh it off as dream. AS soon as he
dressed In the morning he secured his
paper from the door and then learned that
his son had been drowned.
Il dreamed OF shipwreck," said the
mother, "and saw Frank In it. lam no t
superstitious, but it was so real that |
could not shake it of. A mother knows
tell it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25
A HIGH-SPEED WORM.

w. J. Kenney Furnished One for
an Airship, He Thinks.
There is no one among the watchers for
the mysterious moving light in the sky
who scans the skies with more interest
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25
READ THIS LETTER.

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 10, 1896.
DR.. F. L. SWEANY-Dear Sir: l feel it is
my duty to write and tell you how grateful I
feel toward you for curing me of nervous de-
bility. / was almost total wreck when | first
@ vns ON aSe o
am now as changed al from the night to the
day. am new man, strong, vigorous and
healthy, and my nerves are as steady as can
be. feel full of energy and confidence and
can now work hard all day and never get worn
out like used to. You are truly great doc
tor, and shall always bless the day 1 con-
suited you. for you have really saved my life
Gratefully and sincerely yours,
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25

The very latest styles in
Ladies Fedora Hats just re-
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prices, every one.
Mems Hats, same qualities as
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81 SO. Exceptional value.
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or diseases of patients published or ex-
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dealings and correspondence strictly con-
fidential.
NERVOUS DEBILITY and all
diseases of men and women cured.
w WRITE if llvine away from the CITY.
Book. "Guide to Health" a valuable
treatise on all organs and their diseases,
free on applica ton.
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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-25
MISSION OF THE
AERIAL SHIP

Continued from FRS, Page.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
PRINTERS AND BooKBNDERs.

Printing Bargains are rare, but the
II Ib. Ruied Letter Heads at S. per
LOCO that VIC are offering Tor few
lays is genuine one.
Best Job Printing at Reasonable Rates
NATIONAL PUBLISHING CO.,
E.E Rapley, Treasurer
4l2 o4Ie Central Power Station lAth and
Pa ave.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
NINE-FOoT MUsTACHE.
Former virginian the Proud Pos
SCISSOR and Has No Rival


James H. Brown, issue clerk at the Fort
Hall Indian agency, Ross Fork, Bingham
county Idaho, has the longest mustache
of any man living. 1t measures nine feet
from tip to tip, four and q half feet ach
way from the center of the lip. This
mustache is Mr.. Browns greatest joy and
pride.
1t is most carefully kept, and would at
tract marked attention anywhere. The
Indians look upon this enormously long
musta che with awe and reverence, believ-
ing Mr.. Brown to have been exceptionally
blessed by God.
Mr.. Brown is by birth Virginian. He
was born in Loudoun county, eleven miles
west of Leesburg, near what is known now
as Round Hill. His father moved from
Loudoun county to Barbour county. then
in Virginia, but now in West Virginia, In
October, 1857.
Mr.. Browns occupation has always been
that of a farmer, with the exception of a
period of eighteen years, which he de-
voted to the lumber business, and the time
he has been giving to Uncle Sam. Four
teen months ago MFR. Brown was appointed
iss-e CLERK ct the Fort Hall Indian agency.
which position he is still filling.
The fame OF Mr.. Browns elongated mus
tachc is by no means icoEfned TO the wilds
Of IDAHO II is known throughout the yir.
ginias and the South generally. The news
papers of the towns visited by Mr.. Brown
have loudly extoled the wonderful length
Of his mustnche.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
QUALITIES OF ACETYLENE.
Report of a Distinguished Doctor
Who Had Been Investigating.

New York Times.
DR.. w. II. Birchniore has been enga ged
for the last six months in making an ex-
haustive study of carbide of calcium, and
its derivative, aeetylene gas. He is an
expert chemist and his services were en-
gagged by some capitalists to investigate
the commercial practicability OF acetylene
gas His conclusions, as summed up by
him to the reporter, embrace the five fol-
lowing points:
/. Acetylene gas is useless for the
purpose of reinforcing or enrichin ordinary
water gas.
2. Acctylene gas is at least equal, and
probably superior, to sunlight for pur-
poses OF photography.
8. No burner now made will consume
acetylene gas economically. irrespective of
cost, and the invention of burner with
small enough apertures is the first serious
obstacle TO be overcome before the gas can
be tested in comparison with ordinary
illuminating gas.
4. Pure acetylene gas when burned asan
illuminant. makes bright colors brighter and
dark colors darker; it might be used In q
ballroom, never in q library or ordinary
sitting room. 1t has a flame which is
essentially, though not apparently, laven-
der in color. and thus distorts daylight
shades.
acetylene is now obtained, can be produced
at S45 ton or less. acetylene gas can be
used commercially in a limited field.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
CUT AMBER HIGH-PRIcED.
From S12 10 SIS for a Three-Inch
Pipe Mouthpiece.
New York sun

''Is that real AMBER asked the man
as he held up pipe before the dealer The
pipe was handsome briar.wood one, and It
had a clear amber mouthpiece nearly three
inches long. The price mark was $3.50.
Eyes, it's real amber" said the dealer.
THAT is, it's as real as any amber you can
get nowadays in a pipe. 1t is not cut
from n piece of amber, but is made by
melting process. Ninety per cent of that
mouthpiece is amber. The other 10 per cent
is a composition used TO harden it and make
it stick together Some years ago amber
was plenty and pipe like that would have
a mouthpiece of amber cut from a block
and never melted. But the amber mines
have practically given out, and you can'tget
any more big pieces. A piece of cut amber
as long as that on the pipe you have there
would be worth from $12 to SIS, and it
wouldn't be a bit better than the manufac-
tured amber 1t wouldn't be so durable
and would not feel any better between the
teeth"
II was in England year ago. said Il
man who had listened To the conversation,
land one of the largest pipe manufacturers
there said that there had not been piece OF
amber as long as three inches in the market
for five years"
That's so,, said the pipe seller. You
may get pipe with a genuine cut amber
mouthpiece in some stores in New York but
if you look up It's record you willfin it was
made eight or ten years ago and has been in
stock. This composition is used today in
expensive meerschaums as well as briar-
woods
The morning times., 1896-02-17
LESSON OF The BLACKSMITH
Rev. DR.. Ennis breaches From De
Lorme's Famous Painting.
Brawny Man Held Up as a Model to
the Youths of Today-Spiritual
Side of the Question.

Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis made De
Lorme's famous painting, The Black
smith, the subject OF an entertaining
and instructive lecture at the western
Presbyterian Church last night.
Mr.. Wilbur look his text from Isaiah
v:l2-"The smith with tie longs both
worketh in The Goals, and fashion il with
hammers and worketb il with the strength
OF his arms
As in these past days with many
Others said Mr.. Ennis, II have feasted
upon the picture OF which we are 10 think
this evening. With eyes, and mind, and
heart felt Truth irresistibly dawn upon
me; it was no mere picture; il was
message. 1t was no portrait Of some great
saint or martyr; no picture of some
ecclesiastical crisis in history.
Il felt a religions sympathy and the
consciousness of q simple story, simply
told, OF plain ana hamble life, Going
its duty i'm Gcd'S own way. And this is
practical religion. II touches the life OF
Jew and Gentle, of Christian aud Pagan,
or Catholic and Pros estant.
People WHO have Teen Graded in the
lap OF luxury probably do not know the
Joy that comes, after a tedious tramp, or
a long days work. Ia Guaff deep. long
draught from some homely spring.
They do not appreciate pure water. SO,
Lornc's painting remark, a fine picturer
but they have missed it.
- would thai every young man and every
young woman might look into the face of
thai snith ana go forth to battle and not to
whine. Art critics speak of these lights.
They missed the best. II is he light. not upon
the face. bur in il. II is the reflection Of
This light of Christ therein.
- Lock at the brawny arm and the depth
OF chest The set OF the massive head upon
the broad shoulders and then tny effem-
mate namby-famby fashion plates, who
call yourselves men. go hide in private
gymnasium If you havenotthe will 10 work.
Come thou frctfui porcupine, stalking about
on two legs and filling the air with thy
means and complaints.
" Look into thai face ana behold man.
A man whose hair haS been whitened, not by
yearS. bit T., sorrows. YET he is too noble TO
whilnper. lie works.
And thou alleged working men mutter
ing socialism and Giscontent, but too lazy
TO work, leave your beer mug long enough
10 see q man whom the tonic of morning
air ana peaceful sleep and life OF toll
have blessed