Brussels, Sept. 23.
In the Gordon-Bennett Cup race, a Spanish balloon caught fire Malines. The pilot was killed.
A Swiss balloon caught fire in Antwerp province. Both the oecupants were killed.—Reuter.
Brussels, Sept. 24.
How the disaster befell the Spanish batlvon. Polar, in the Gordon Bennett Cup race yesterday evening, is told by the survive ing oveupant, Senor Games. He relates that they decided to descend in consequence of a violent storm. When they were 0 ft. from the earth, a peasant seized the. guy tops, but he lacked extra assistance. The rain-soaked ballast began to drop out in lumps instead aE gradually, resulting in the balloon suddenly bounding up 4,000 ft. A crash of thunder and flash of lightning set the balloon alight, Senor Games's companion collapsed in a heap. The balloon began to drop in_ flames and crashed violently. Senor Games was hurled out of the basket and broke his leg. He was rescued hing peasants, is balloon, Geneve, was also struck by lightning and evashed with a tremendous balloons, including one are still unaccounted for.
Later.
The American balloon, UL 8. Army 86, taking part in the Gordon-Bennett Cup race, was struck by lightning at Nestolrode in Dutch North Brabant, The two aeronauts were killed.
The American balloon U. 8 Navy 699 landed without mishap at Putten in Wolland.
Later.
The British balloon Margaret descended into the sea 28 miles northwest of Skagen, in Denmark. The crew are safe. The balloon was towed into Gothenburg.—Reuter.
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