Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 187, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 August 1911 — Looking Tor Thom. [ARTICLE]

Looking Tor Thom.

Major d’Arlandes. like many another French soldier, was tired of waiting for promotion aud opportunities to distinguish himself. He seised an opportunity to enjoy a little excitement and at the same time remind Louis XVL of his baffled ambitions. He made a balloon ascension, which at that time was thought to be a very risky affair. The king promptly reproved him for his rashness. “Tour majesty will pardon me. 1 hope,” said the officer, “but the fact is the minister of war has made me so many promises In the air that 1 went up to look for some of them.”