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Show WONT PAY FOR RUNAWAY BALLOON. Uncle Sam hired a balloon for use in the Boston war maneuvers last year. This balloon was supposed to be gentle, easy on the bit and warranted not to shy or balk yet when a gale came along it broke its tie-strap and ran away and smashed itself to pieces. Now the owner wants $400 damages for it. But the treasury officials have refused re-fused to pay the charge. Uncle Sam was not to blame because the balloon would not stand when tied, they say, and as in the case of a runaway horse hired from a livery stable, the owner must stand the loss. |