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crowd to witness the ascension and Coxwe1l rather
than disappoint them decided to make the attempt
He therefore entered the and signaled to the
thirty more workrnen who were holding it to let
60 and his balloon shot upward. After a few min
utes, however, the balloon settled down to
altitude of about seventy feet. The wind caught
it, and the daring aeronaut realized for the first
time the desperate chance he had taken. Within
a few minutes of the start the balloon entirely at
the mercy OF the gale, was carried straight toward
the North Tower. Coxwell, realizing his danger,
threw out ballast with desperate haste, and managed
to tighten his balloon sufficiently to clear the OBJ
struction. In a few minutes he had disappeared
from the sight of the spectators.
The car says CoXwell in his memoirs, was
apparently trailing behind the balloon with pen
duous swing, which IS not often In less than
two minutes we entered the lower Clouds passing
through them quickly. We noticed that their tops,
which are usually of wide, rounded conformation,
were torn to shreds and caps of vapor Above there
was wild looking stratum of another order. We
could hear fastened on, the hum of the West
End of London. But we were bowling along, having
sand bags were turned to good account by making
bed of them at the bottom of the car which we
occupied in anticipation of rough handling"
A Dangerous Landing
DRESENTLY heavy rain began to fall, and Cox
+ well, who saw before him an open space, decided
to attempt a landing After number of efforts he
succeeded in dropping his grapnel in front of
hedge row. The balloon, which at the time
travelling at the rate of twenty miles an hour pulled
UP with tremendous shock.
We at this time" says Coxwell "sus-
pended like kite. 1t was not so much the quantity
OF gas that kept us up as the hollow surface of the
obvious game of skill consisted in not letting out too
much gas to make the balloon pitch heavily with
thud that would have been unpleasant, but to
jockey final touch in a gradual manner, and
yet do it quickly possible for fear of the
chine getting adrift; since, under the peculiar cir
cumstances in which we were placed, it would
inevitably have fallen with crashing blow which
might have proved fatal"
After much difficulty, safe landing was effected
IN this case The incident illustrates, however some
of the many risks to which balloonsts are liable
On another occasion the same aeronaut with
several companions, found himself high in the air in
the midst of heavy thunder storm This expert
the midst of gathering Clouds which began to flash
wildly, and at the end eliminated in wild thun-
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der storm. There were
indications before we
left the earth as to what
might be expected. The
lower current seemed,
all at once, to take a
forward direction, and
as we rose by a gentle
whirling current we en-
tered the vortex of a
highly charged cloud.
We had to prove by
absolute experience
whether the balloon
was insulated and a
nonconductor. "
The experience, as
might well be imagined,
was exciting ana alarm
ing in the extreme. At
every crash of thunder
the balloon was wildly
tossed and whirled
from side to side. With
every flash of light
ming it seemed as if the
GAS hap must he ctr,,cl-
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ty. The balloonist may
have a perfectly safe
ascension, the balloon
rising from the ground
so gradually that he
cannot tell the exact
moment of his depart
TIRE. He may have
thereafter a delightful
sail through the air,
with no suggestion of
jar or shock. He may
then descend to the
earth as gently and
safely as he rose from it.
Just such a voyage
as this was made by
my friend, DR.. Julian
P. Thomas, from Pitts
field, Massachusetts,, re-
Gently. The start was
made without the
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dio presently Stl uSh Tic
ground with a shock which
threw Runge's companion out
of the car, leaving him alone.
Runge continues the story:
THE balloon moved on in a
horizontal direction straight
toward the sea, which we were
then rapidly nearing. The
anchor stuck in a felled tree.
l shouted out to the people
below to secure the cable and
anchor by ropes, which they
did. The evening was now
beautifully still, the breeze
dying away, and the balloon
was swinging calmly in her
moorings above the farm
houses. l was congratulating
myself on a speedy escape
from my dangerous position.
Presently, however, the wind
sprang up, tore the balloon
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which would mean explosion absolutely certain
to be fatal But by some strange chance the bal
loon and its occupants escaped injury AS Coxwell
says, Beyond a drenching, no untoward incident
occurred during voyage lasting in all three quarters
of an hour"
OF another of his many voyages in which there was
an unusual element of peril, panic stricken crowd
OF passengers. The ascension made from Bel
fast, Ireland, in large balloon known as the
Research, carrying twelve passengers The day
was untavorable, but, rather than disappoint the
would be air travellers and the large crowd which
had assembled, CoXwell determined to attempt the
ascension.
After short but exciting trip it decided
to attempt descent Before beginning operations
10 oesceno CoxWell gave clear directions to the
passengers as to their duty under the circum-
stances: They were in any event to keep their
seats; but must prepare themselves for some heavy
shocks when the balloon struck the earth Above
all, they were to leave the car one by one; and
after alighting, they were to be to keep their
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Frenzy of the Passengers

ONE of the passengers on this perous voyage;
appalling experience. He says that the passengers
had become excited then alarmed, and finally panic
stricken. They behaved in the widest manner,
losing completely their self control Selling the valve
rope themselves they tore it away from its attach
ment, the stronger pushing back the weaker At
the car to touch the ground Instantly several of
the frenzed passengers flung themselves out of the
which, relieved of their weight tore away from
the grasp of Coxwell and those who still chung to
it, and rose above the trees, with Runge and one
other passenger only within it
After wild leap into the air of perhaps quarter
OF a mile, the balloon earthward again,
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Tragedies and R0mauces That Haze Re-
suited From the Ercltlmg Sport Of Ballooulmg
By w. R. G.. LATSON

ERHAPS the
most faScinat-
ing feature of
ballooning is
its uncerta aim
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Some Old-Time Sayings.

Everybody knows some old sayings which
few of US perhaps believe in our hearts
Yet although we do not believe them, still
we are interested In them. and as often as
not follow the directions Notwithstanding
that we may scof at the results. AS, for
instance, most people pick up pin when
they see 1t. but they do not cherish any
hope of the action affecting their luck
When our ears burn we say some one is
speaking of US; perchance we think We
speak truly. probably we do not.
Here, however, some other old-time
sayings given for what they are worth:
If you: Drop a slice of bread and butter
hungry visitor will come.
Eat goose on Michaemas day you will
have plenty of money throughout the com
ing year.
Pick an oak apple with a worm in IT you
will be rich; has it fly in It. however
poverty must be yours.
Meet a man with a wooden leg you may
expect surprise very soon.
Break your apron string your lover is
thinking of you.
Have an irritation, says Womans Life, Of
the right foot you will walk on strange
ground with good results; your left foot
having the opposite effect.
Break your needle when sewing a gar
ment you will live to wear it out.
See a frog sitting on dry ground In the
spring time you VIII shed as many tears
during the year as will make a pond large
enough for 1t TO swim.
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Odd Little Shoulder Capes for Summer Wear.

The cape fitted the shoulders smoothly
and came a little below the shoulder line,
sloping downward in front and back Be
meath this a founCe of accordion pleated
white chiffon over a silk ruffie fell quite
to the waist line in front sloping up some
what in back Over the fiounce fell a
shallow flounce of Irish lace about one
fourth the depth of the accordion pleated
rOunce. band of black velvet was taken
around the cape, covering the place where
the lace Joined the upper part.
The plain upper cape was trimmed to
represent turnover collar. the neck being
open and going down to point. The edge
of this simulated collar was marked with
a tiny narrow accordion pleating Of chif-
fon, and above this were three horizontal
bands Of black velvet. ending in front with
jet buttons. A bow of black velvet with
long ends finished with tassels lined the
front fastening of the cape. Another at
tractive garment Of this order was in a
circular shape. with a second circular ruffle
beneath the first. Over the top cape was
placed q stole collar of the same material.
which was the width of the shoulders and
extended down the front In two long points.
The stole did not meet in front, but a
little pointed waistcoat fastened with a
single button connected the two sides of
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the stole. The little garment was Of black
taffeta. The circular capes were without
trimming at the bottom. The stole was
finished with stitching. There were tas-
sells the long ends. Shaped pieces Of
passementerie trimmed the neck Of the
stole and other fiat pieces were placed
over the shoulders. The passementerie
was in black and gold.
Another most attractive little outer gar
ment was Of brown silk. 1t has a plas-
iron back and front-the plastron fitting
smoothly over the shoulders and sloping
slightly in toward the waist The cape
was fastened invisbly down the front.
Queer little triangular pieces came out
either side of the plastron, reaching. from
the arm pit to a little above the waist
line. This was to bridge over the space
between the loose plastron and the sleeves.
The sleeves, or rather arm capes. for they
were only half sleeves, were quite long,
hanging well below the elbow. They were
box pleated at the top and allowed to hang
free The cape had a shallow shawl col
lar fastened with a low and long end OF
brown velvet The only trimming of the
cape was Of brown silk braid put on in a
conventional border design.
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their decoration. Equally handsome and
effective was a pale gray tussore gown.
with embroideres of yellow and rose. This
costume was worn with a blouse of yellow
lace and rose-coored straw hat trimmed
with yellow roses. A most elaborate going
away gown was of cream crepe de chine.
with big cream picture hat. The frock
was trimmed with black, white and pink
embroideries on cream satin bands over
this was worn a pongee travelling cloak In
deep old rose. Another cream-coored frock
of the palest natural pOngee was trimmed
with butter-colored lace. With this was 4
most attractive green travelling cloak. also
of pongee. and large picture hat of cream
Straw with green feather.
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d'esprit are also made of. Point
d esprit trimmed and dotted Swiss, either
one trimmed with point d'esprit lacr,
make simple style of dress but are ex-
ceedingly pretty. and especially so for
rather elaborate morning dresses 1t Is
not now so much the fad to embroider
over valenciennes. but often, when the
lace requires to be somewhat more sub
stantial in appearance than the embroid-
cry this is made use of.
There Is an Infinite variety of new gauze
textures and these are all charming for
driving, luncheons, &c. Stripe effects as
well as checks, plads and figures are all
noticeable among the transparent fabrics;
two-toned effects are seen. we'll as a
color combined with white, and black and
white with some bright color introduced
in the trimming, is always smart as we'll
as being extremely serviceable and appro-
pirate on all occasions. There must be
more white than black in the material.
however. for at this time of year all
gowns must be as light and cool IN eff
feet as possible. A light green and white
stripe Is exceedingly attractive. and green
is one of the happiest coors for summer.
while artists contend that there is
shade more universally becoming. Ger
tainly there Is always a great field from
which to select and between the palest
and the deepest tints there must surely be
one shade for every one.
An afternoon gown must be long and,
while exaggerated trains are not worn,
| there must be graceful and becoming
| sweep of the material AS the season
! advances the empire becomes more and
more disguised while the severely plain
! princess model has practically disap-
peared. although this does not mean that
! the one-piece frock is out of favor-far
| satisfactory in dealing with delicate ma
| terials to join the bodice and skirt to-
gether by a band of embroidery or lace
| even though 1t is to be hidden by a ribbon
girdle With heavier materials and those
| that are made up Of a silk foundation the
| majority of gowns are now made with
waist and skirt separate. although many
| are Joined together. but fitted girde
| generally hides the fact that they
| joined together at the belt. The droop-
| ing shoulder line and wide surplice fall
| ing well down over the sleeve continue
| to be as smart ever, and practically
| all the gowns now being made up show
| this design. If not becoming. the sleeve
| can be built out by stiff ruffles at the
| shoulder, which will hold out the surplice,
and, by doing away with the droop at the
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top of the sleeve. will give sufficient
breadth across the shoulders. 1t is inter-
estng to note the gradual frightening of
the sleeve. In shirt waists and all tailor
costumes there is now a full-length sleeve.
For rather fussy cloth suits a three
quarter-length is most popular and only
for elaborate afternoon dress do the
elbow sleeves remain in favor. and these
are generally finished off just below rather
than at the elbow, or a trife above it.
Silk and lace wraps have some of them
full-length sleeves. but the handsomer ones
are smarter in three-quarter length.
This year there Is quite distinct style
of dress for the driving costume. This Is
made up of light gown OF silk. gauze,
chiffon or lace, according to the time of
year and temperature of the day mot at
all an analogous phrase), and has always
smart silk lace wrap, although the
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Insect Exterminators.

To get rid of flies, allowed to slip into a
house through the carelessness of serv-
ants despite screens on windows and doors,
is one of the problems of housekeeper in
summer. No effort should be considered
too great to accomplish this exodus, for
the insects are a menace in their possibili-
ties of carrying poison and disease. and
should be exterminated.
If it Is convenient to darken room the
work Is quite simple. The blinds or dark
curtain should be drawn until the room is
gloomy except for a little crack of light at
an open window. Flies will never enter a
dull room. there Is no danger of more
coming in, and those already there will go
out through the bright crack left This
naturally takes some hours. however.
homemade poison that acts like a
charm is good to use when there are chill
dren. as it Is not hurtful to humans, and
little if any harm will result II a young
ster accidentally swallows some. This
"kill'' is made by boiling for three minutes
a half pint Of milk. two ounces Of black
pepper and four ounces Of sugar. This
should be cooled, poured into saucers and
placed about the room. It's strength will
not last for more than three days.
have seen an old housekeeper use q
very small bowl or cup Of extremely soapy
water as a fly trap that brings death to
scores 1t is practicable. however. only in
a low-ceiled house.
Flies as a rule go to the ceiling at night,
and the housekeeper has small basin
filed to within an inch of the top with
soapy water. Then she gets on chair
and puts the glass directly over the Sleep
ing insects. that promptly fall in and arc
drowned. The soap seems to paralyze
them. A bedroom may be quickly cleared
in this way before retiring.
Castor Oil plant is supposed to keep away
flies. so. too. are pennyroyal white clover
and even rose geranium, but I have little
faith in the efficacy of any of these. These
insects do dislike the odor of lavender and
will keep away from that section of a room
In which there is a sponge wet with oil of
lavender
The determination Of mosquitoes is one
that requires patience and art in staying
each pest. II they have made their way
into a bedroom it is not difficult to locate
them the next morning, for they flock to
the windows and may be killed on the
screens. If, not there they are on the cell
ing. If one is so unfortunate as to be In
room not screened, the blinds should be
kept closed and no artificial light be used.
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The Pierrot Collar.

There is little collar now in fashion
which has been suggested by those worn
by Pierrots on fete days OF France. 1t is
made of linen. gathered into a run about
three inches wide. and then Is tackled to a
bodice or jacket somewhere between the
neck and the shoulder. On exclusive"
summer suits the Pierre collar is quite the
newest feature.
As a rule, these suits have first a fat
collar of the goods. rather round In shape
and under which the pierrot collar Is
basted 1t is never sewed tightly to the
Jacket. because 1t Is frequently taken of
for the purpose of laundering. Extra Pier
rot collars are sometimes supplied with a
suit
The edge OF this collar is finished with
hemstItching or 1t Ia bordered with very
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-a OR midsummer the formal title of
reception costumes is not given to
the elaborate CONNECTIONS of lace,
silk, chiffon and gauze that are
designed for driving for the
mrsicaIes. luncheons and bridge parties
that in some places are now as much q
feature as during the winter, when the
weather necessitates indoor amusements.
Willie not generally acknowledged as re-
ceptions. many of the teas given at the
rashiona BILE resorts are far too formal for
any other name and naturally call for the
game style of costume as, although Of
lighter weight than, the gowns designed
for this sort of entertainment in the win
ter season.
Early in the summer and toward its
close voiles and all lightweight silk fab
rics are most In evidence, but July and
August generally call for gowns Of lace.
lingerie, mousseline de sole. point d'esprit
and all such textures, that are so fascinat-
inely pretty and lend much charm to
any outdoor picture. Embroidered linens
are also worn on ali occasions. but for
any formal reception linen gown must
now be unusually handsome and effective.
as linen, both white and colored. have
a
years The lingerie gowns must also be
handsomer and more deliberately made up
than ever before, for some change is al
ways necessary from year to year, and
the fine tucked, embroidered and lace
trimmed batiste frocks have had an I'M
wonted time of popularity, but nothing
has yet been found sufficiently attractive
to take their place. Once again these
iaS
being worn over foundations of light silk.
and the soft color underneath shows off
the work upon the dress to excellent ad-
vantage Over mauve. light green. pale
blue or pink a lingerie frock is now con-
sidered sufficiently handsome for any after
noon entertainment.
deliberately lace-trimmed gown Is as de-
sirable a possession as ever-a thing that
so evidently represents its true value can
not fail to be longed for. At the same
time, there are more net and marquisette
gowns deliberately trimmed with Irish and
yalenciennes lace than there are Of the all
lace costumes and the reason for this Is
that lace really needs the contrast OF
some other material that Is not quite SC
costly. Marquisette Is about the most
popular of the transparent materials to
be combined with effective lace. but chif-
fon and mousseline de sole and even point
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ce. This latter should, il possi-

narrow lace. This latter should. il possi-
BILE. be real.
The Pierrot collar seems to be regarded
as indicative of many things. It's quality
and fineness are scanned much if it
were a handkerchief. In fact, for summer
evening wraps 1t is being made entirely of
the. finest real lace. duchess OF Venetian
rose being none too good for this pert lit
tie collar.
The women to whom the Pierrot collar
is most becoming are those with broad
shoulders. 1t Is not at all desirable for
women whose shoulders would slope down
from under its jaunty fullness- 1t appears
on many summer blouses, particularly
those of plaid silks.
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ALMOND coLoe WOLFE GOWN

gown is quite complete without the cloak.
The wraps are exceedingly attractive, some
Of them fitted and others quite loose but
all being more less trimmed hand
embroidered. A soft lace jabOt at the
throat Is sure to be becoming. and this
jabot is of white. cream or ecru lace,
whichever is most effective with the color
of the wrap. A bright colored silk jacket
with plain white or cream colored lace
gown Is no longer new. but does not suf-
fer any in effect for that reason. Little
fantastic boleros in silk or soft satin,
trimmed with lace and embroidery, are
still seen, and these make an attractive
finish to any gown. and are destined to
remain in vogue for some little time yet.
Long wraps are, however. more numer-
Gus than the shorter coats, and. of course,
these have common sense on their side.
for bolero can afford no protection to
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Fashionable Fragrance.

The scent used to fill sachets Is, Of course.
a matter of personal taste. The fragrance
of orange blossoms Is thought appropriate
for a brides sachets, and orris and violet
mixed together fill the majority of those
that more mundane mortals lay among
lingerie. The scent Of jessamine is par
ticularly fashionable this season., and many
affect 1t altogether for personal use. San
dal wood has it's particular adherents al
though it is not generally popular. 1t is
used, as well violet. for combining with
orris. In fact. to combine sachet powders
striving to get an Individual result, is the
after charm Of making their attractive
coverings.
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light gown and certainly gives little or no
warmth.
The long carriage wraps are all in
tended to be useful as we'll as ornamental,
and, as is not always the case. they GER
tainly accomplish we'll both purposes.
Some Of the new wraps are Of gauze
lined only with chiffon, and, while these
can scarcely afford any appreciate
warmth. still they do answer all require
ments for midsummer. silk coat half
fitted, a little more than three-quarters
IN length and trimmed with a deep cape
of Irish lace and soft valenciennes ruff
fies on the sleeves and at the throat, makes
a useful. pretty summer wrap, and whether
carried out in all white or made up in a
becoming soft or brilliant shade Of silk
brocade and Powered silks, has been popu-
lar now for no little time. though not quite
as fashionable as the plain colors which