Prof…
source date: 1889
availability: public-domain

Prof. LeRoy, the aeronaut, made a success- ful ascension Monday evening to a heighth of about 2000 feet, from which distance he cut loose from the balloon, and rapidly descended by the use of a parachute. The descent was a daring one, and many a heart stood still as the man fell through space. However he landed safely about a quarter of a mile from the point of starting. On Tuesday a second ascension was attempted, but from some cause was not a suc- cess. Mr. LeRoy is a daring balloonist, and his feats on the bar wThile the balloon is in transit, are marvelous indeed. The gentleman leaves for Chicago today where he has an engagement during the races in that city next week. Prof. LeRoy has engagements ahead to the amount of $11,000.