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As there is usually no wind with fog, the cable would be about vertical.  With the lifting of the fog to a height beyond the cable, the balloon could be pulled down rapidly and any pilot in the vicinity notified by signal from the balloon.
In windy weather there would be no fog.
The illumination of balloons from the inside has been done for advertising purposes many years ago.  For the experiment, it would be simple to arrange signal lamps on the basket.
I have talked with both aeronauts and aviators about this and all have proclaimed that it showe enough merit to warrant trial.
If we could do this before March 4 it might add to the endeavors being made to sell Congress the air idea.

Sincerely,

Ernest Jones