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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02
Aeronaut Writhes in
High Tension Wires
BalIoonisf Falls Into Network OF
Electricity and Burns While
Thousands Watch

Thousands OF spectators in Golden
Gate park shuddered yesterday after
noon as they watched j. NJ Price,
the Chutes balioonist, writhing across
the tangle OF high current wires at
Haight and Stanyan streets. His para
chute with which he had descended
from his soaring balloon dropped him
in the network of electricity charged
lines and the witnesses to the horror
turned away their heads, sickened at
the sight
Patrolmen who had followed with the
watching throng ran from Chutes and
park as the balloon carried it's aero
naut along managed to shake the man
free before the life had been burned
out Of him. He fell from his perilous
position to the street and was carried
unconscious to a private hospital. His
fall upon the wires broke many of
them and caused the park section of
the city to be in darkness during part
OF last night
That Price will recover is regarded
by those who witnessed his aerial fight
and its sequel little short of a miracle.
He went up with his balloon shortly
after o'clock. The perfect weather
and the crowd Induced him to sail
skyward farther than usual. A high
current of air carried him at great
height over the trees of the park. He
could see the following throngs like
moving dots. Spectators on foot, In
automobiles and private rigs and
streetcars were watching his flight
Then he out himself adrift from the
balloon, which. liberated of It's weight
shot upward as he shot down. Then
came the fall into tho tangie of wires
and the unfortunate man lost con-
scfousness as tho heavy current surged
through his body and burned his flesh,
while every nerve twisted the muscle
to which 1t ran into knots.
Price Was severely burned wherever
his body had come in contact with the
wires and in falling to the ground he
was badly bruised. though no, bones
were broken. He was taken to a pri-
vate hospital. where HIS injuries were
pronounced serious. though not criti-
cal.
The wires on which Price landed
carried. according TO the light and
power company, ll.ooo volts. and had
hc come In contcat with them directly
OF been allowed to stay on them until
the insulation had been burned
through he would hAvs been Killed.
Several OF the wires were broken and.
as a result the entire panhandle Sec
ton Of the city was without lights
during the early evening.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02
Panama Canal Work Is
Progressing Rapidly
Chief Denies Report That Plan
Would Have to Be Changed
To a Thirty Foot Level
Special bu Leased Wnic.to The Call

y
PANAMA, Sept. New borings
around San Pedro Miguel to determine
whether 1t would be best toSuse dredger
steam shovels for removing the rock
gave rise to an exciting rumor that the
canal plan would have to- be changed
to a 80 foot level.
Colonel Goethals said emphatically
today that nothing had arisen to
change the present plans, but that more
men and machinery would be concen-
trated at Gatun. He said that the
work could be stopped prohtably at the
La Boca end for a year to give the
Gatun operations q chance to catch up
with the rest of the work.
Part of the appropriation from di-
visions curtailed recently Will be used
at Gatun. Excavations at the Culebra
out during August exceeded 100000
yards and the total excavations for the
month exceeded 100000 yards. This
10 the best wet season work on record.
The entire canal commission met yes
terday at Culebra. The principal busi-
ness considered was the publication of
Secretary Bishops journal. which Is to
be canal record.
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tented about the affairs Of the brother
hood. and said so to Albertus. The
latter, Pankewicz says. fed when hs
asked for his money. Pankewicz fol-
lowed and the chase led through the
corridors OF the building. Alhertus,
unwilling 20 give back the money, says
his accuser, emerged from tho ootaviz.
street entrance with Pankswicz In fun
pursuit. The doctor tried to Chamber
into passing auto. but tho chaunusS
not knowing him. declined the patron
age and chased and chaser faced each
other. Il want my money back" said
the latter. Get It legally" said the
former. who thereupon elambered into
a passing bus and disappeared. Mean
time a crowd had gathered and Panke-
wicz told his troubles.
He said that he was subscrfbsr
to the funds OF the brotherhood and
had been looking up the founders rec-
ord. He declared that DIT. Albertus had
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02
hineseBurnIncense to
Statue of Liberty
Special BY Leased Wire to The Can

Spccfdi bp Leased Wu to / he Call
NEW YORK, Sept 1.-when the
81 members OF the Chinese crew of
the Braemar. tramp steamship,
found themselves under the shadow Of
the statute of liberty yesterday MORN
ing at sunrise they rushed peIimell
below docks, returned in solemn state
and while their braids wiggled in
the wind kowtowed and burned In
cense before the giant figure. 1t was
the biggest Joss they had ever seen,
they declared afterward. and they felt
that they owed 1t reverence, despite
tho fact that it was some thousands
OF miles from home and was some
what different from the deities they
had been accustomed TO seeing
While Hi Wen, the leader. was ex-
planning this historical worship
to the captain the 81 Chinese passed
through the forecastie ganEway like
a funeral procession. each carrying
Joss sticks and turning his eyes
toward heaven. All ranged them
selves along the deck under the very
shadow OF the goddess of liberty.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02
Will Rebuild Quebec
Bridge Immediately
Special BY Cable and Leased Wire
to- The Call

QUEBEC. Sept. 1.-Announcement
was made today by oficials OF the
Phoenix bridge company of Phoenix
vile. Pa, that the work of rebuild
ing the great bridge over the st. Law
renee river which collapsed last
Thursday, killing rs workmen, would
be commenced at once and rushed as
rapidly as possible.
No more bodies had been taken
from the ruins up to late hour to-
night. The coronsr,s jury, composed
Of well known men. viewed the bodies
lying at tho morgue and the formal
inquest was adjourned until Tuesday.
At the morgpe the scene was pathetic
as friends and relatives OF missing
persons passed through in single file.
Most OF the bodies were crushed ter
ribiy, several being mangled SO great
ly as to be unrecognizable.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02
Dr.AJ. AIberfuS Dream Interrupted
by CIamOrs for Hard Cash

The Universal Cooperative Brotherhood eye on
the northeast Argentina ipatenty
Francisco awaiting the time founder Abertus
the word that will the Esperanza
American home of the coonists had great day yesterday
In the morning the founder assaed Jefferson
by Pankewcz of Go Coingwood who
money back and called the scheme bunk promoter
swindler in the afternoon the uopans pictures
taken in Jefferson park while the dying
spread the folds Of their future flag the gaze the oungers
the late afternoon listen to
their presidents dnunciation of Panewicz
disposed Of satisfactorily present. in the
evening lecture by ]. de Hathaway, coIon
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02

'Woman's rights from a new thought
standpoint" And then they went home
to dream of the mahogany forests in
South America which they are going
to fell and float down the Parana river
TO 8 the continent Rio de Ia Plata.
where, buoyed on the broad Atlantic.
the product Of the primeval wilderness
viii become the cargo OF great ships.
Nothing can break the faith OF the
members Of the Cooperative Brother
hood, not even Pankswicz. and 1t is
claimed by DR. Albertus that as the
dream would cost no more than $40
at the outside the Joy is worth the
money.
PANExEwTCz ONLY DIsTURBER
Pankewicz. who IS a Finlander, was
the only feature OF the day which
disturbed the chimerical dream OF bliss
and ease in a far of land OF plenty.
Pankewics met the promoter in front
of Jefferson square hall yesterday
morning. Pankewicx has been discon-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02
lmpertinent Question No. IA


For the most original or wtest answer to this ques-
tion-and the briefer the better-The Call will pay
FIVE DOLLARS. For the next FIVE answers
The Call will pay ONE. DOLLAR each. Prize
winning answers will be printed next Wednesday
and checks mailed to the winners at once. Make
your answer short and address it to
IMPERTlNENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02

PARIS, Sept. LA solemn te deum
was sung in the Greek church today
In celebration Of the betrothai Of
Prince George OF Greece to Princess
Mary Bonaparte. King George of
Greece. Prince Roland Bonaparte and
other notables were present.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02
Founder ofNew Utopia Hunted by Irate
Subject Who Wants His Coin Returned
T PANKEWICZ. Enlander. hurled a

I PANKEWICZ, a Enlander hurled she'll yester-
day into the camp Of Dr.. J. Albertm Dho Orgdniz-
ing alleged colony 10 be established IN the Argentine
Republic bat phen the she'll burst Jefferson square not
Of The doctors faithful soldiers of fortune ran aDay
Pankewicz. the doubtcr painted returned to him money
which he had paid for the privilege of becoming subject
Of the dreamy Kingdom of Eperanzd He declared he had
investigated Albertu and his dream and found the former
10 be traveller wih record and the latter The lind
of nightmare. He insisted withdrawing from the broth
erhood and receiving his money: but Albertu deuured
and fled Nth Pankepcz at his heels The doctor escaped
BUS but later rallied his foOpers pho decided TO stand
By him and his projected Utopia at 1000 each
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02
Heney Mentioned for
Attorney General
Special by Leased Wire 10 The Cali

SpccIdi by Leased W ire TO 4 he Cdu
WASHINGTON. Sept. 1.--Resardless
of oficia1 denial, the resignation rumor
concerning Attorney General Bona
parte continues to circulate. Along
with this rumor 10 that OF Judge Frank
B. Kelloggs appointment to the place.
Among the other names mentioned is
that of r. j. Heney Of California, who
exposed the Oregon lumber frauds.
There also is persistent report that
Secretary Metcarf is to go and that he
is being disregarded in navy depart
ment matters.
Bonaparte's friends say all Tho talk
concerning him Is inspired by financial
interests. which are bitter toward the
attorney general. and that IL has no
foundation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02
WHALE TAKES A
MEAN REVENGE
ON REPORTER
Leviathan Is Lonely When
Schoolr1a'arns Depart
and Vents Spite
oARSMAN GETS BATH
Flukes Miss Reporter in
Whitehall, but Nearly
Capsize Craft
LoTHARIo OF DEEP
Flirts With Darnsels on the
Eureka and Is Scorned
by Lady Mine
LoTHARIo OF DEEP

4 phdlc might bropse on coral tree,
Or phale might lne on pearls;
But still, lie other gentlemen.
He iites 10 flnf nth girls.
He hasn't the beard of thc catfish gay.
The neet of the agile clam.
The repdrtee of the siingarse;
But he carries grand salodm--
And he Ddses his tail phen he n,akes
salodn,-
And The girls are mon by the feilon,
As the maiden Desdemono mas
By the tales Of the dark Ohello.
From The Tails of the Sea.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02

TEHERAN, Sept 1.--Mirza All As
CHAN Khan. p1emier. was shot ana
killed as he was leaving the national
council last night.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-09-02
DEATH OF AGED CLERGYMAN

ST. LOUIS. Sept. REV. John
Mathews, the oldest minister in point
OF service in the Methodist Episcopal
church, died today, aged 81.
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Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14
OBITUARY.

Esq. w. w. Best died Wednes-
day, March Is, 1907, at his home
near DeView. He died of pneu.
MONA, at the age of So years leav,
ing father, W. P. Best, age SO
years; one brother, F. P. Best
four sisters, Mesdames Mark Rey-
nolds, Will Gill, H. B. Angus and
G. L: johnson; three sons and
four daughters to mourn his death.
The deceased was born in Mar
shall county, Miss, and came to
Judsonia, Arkansas with his father
in 1860 which place he resided I'M
til few years ago when he moved
to this county where he resided un-
til his death Wednesday.
When young man he Joined
the Baptist church of which he
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14
HEARTS AND THE TAN.

MI. Edwin G. Street, who is
connected with the New Dixie Ly-
ceum Bureau, will deliver his lee
ture, "Hearts and the Man. at
the school auditorium, Friday
evening March Is, under the au-
spices of the school management.
Mr.. Street comes to us well rec
commended and holds the distinc-
ton of being the most successful
young man on the Southern lee
ture platform. His admirers
speak of him as young man of
exceptional oratorical ability and
philosophic insight, possessing such
keen anylitical powers that he is
enabled to delve into the myster-
les of the mind, laying bare the
hidden secrets in all of their
beauty. So highly is he spoken
of by those who have heard him
that the management feels no
hesitancy in assuring an entertain
ment not only entertaining but at
the same time instructive.
This lecture has been engaged
for the purpose of securing funds
for seating the chapel. A deter
mined effort is being made to fur
nish the school auditorium with
seats and other conveniences and
it should receive the support of
the entire community. Encourage
the movement by your presence
Friday night.
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OUR NEW SUBSCRIBERS.

Below is list of those wht
paid US in advance for the News
since March, LIST.
R. A. Jones, R. F. D. No. !, l.
G. Patterson, Andy Conner, R. F
D. No. l., Mrs. S. G. Chappell, R
F. D. No. 2, and ]. E. Conner, R.
F. D. No. 1, McCrory; G. Stark
and Chas. Anderson, DeView
Rev. 1. E. Thomas, Alvin, Texas
Mrs. Dixon Swayzee, R. F. D. No
l, Benton, Miss: w. A. Pittman
Carter, New Mexico; Jno. Dye
Cherry Valley, and Geo. E.
Wright, Sarefta, Miss.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14

lived devoted life. He was for
merly married to Miss Mollie
Winchester, b4t later to Miss
Alinda Petit. Messrs F. B., w.
P. and Rev. ROBt. Best came over
Wednesday, from Judsonia. The
body of the deceased will be ship
ped to Judsonia today, Thursday,
and Intern emit W ill take place this
afternoon at 8 :0Q O'Clock in the
Judsonia cemetery.
At all times, al der all circum-
stances he wal ked in the well
beaten path of Righteousness and
when fully conscious that he was
nearing the last d f earth, he ap-
peared to be fully impressed with
the idea that at the end of time
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14

Pursuant to a call Of Mayor, H.
T. Raney, a convention was held
at Wherry's Hall, last Tuesday
night. Owing to the absence of
the Mayor, Recorder, j. II. Cross
EFT called the meeting to order.
Messrs. J. II. Crossett and j. H.
Beidleman were nominated for
chairman and when taken to vote,
same resulted in the election of
Mr.. Beidleman. When the chair
man had taken his seat r. B. Keat-
ing nominated for mayor, Dave
Burkett. Clayton HALEY nomina-
ted for the same office, G. l.. Jones.
On vote Mr.. Jones was defeated
and Mr.. Burkett declared the nom
inee. Five alderman were next
nominated without opposition,
namely, j. W. Wilder, r. M.
Conner, R. B. Heating, j. G. Nc
Crory and Fletcher Lewis. There
was much dissatisfaction in the
convention and as "independent"
tickets have been customary the
past three years, it is supposed
that new men will be put into the
city political field. j. Fl. Crossett
was elected secretary of the conven-
ton.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14

Gold is valuable because it is
not easily found !; jewels are
precious because tn ey are rare
violets are loved because they
modestly conceal themselves.
Girls lose half their charm be-
cause they are seen so much on
the streets, and are found promis-
cuously mingled in all sorts of
public assembledges. They should
study the principle that makes the
ruby precious and the violet dear.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14

eternity began, and that the hr;,,hI
faith which sustained him dnr;n,.
those trying hours of suffar;nee.
would only grow brighter and
brighter as he iourneyed toward
the Infinite, and the final gloom -
death be dispelled by the radianoa
of Gods love. Could all live ~
just and upright life W. W. Ro..
lived, and die in his trusting faith
death could no longer be calloa
"The King of Terrors" for he IN
spired no terror there. The DIV.
ing man and sorrowing fam;I,,
looked forward with the same ovo
of faith to the brighter futura
where this temporary separation
would end in an eternal reunion.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14
SCHOOL NOTES.

Milton Marsh was absent last
Friday afternoon.
Roscoe Hartin was absent Mon
day and Tuesday.
We wonder if Miss Ricie Sim
mons has quit school?
Miss Ethel johnson was absent
Monday on account of sickness in
the family.
Attend the Dunaway recital
at the school house Friday night,
March %.
Miss Myrtle Marsh has been alb
sent this week, because of the sick
ness of her mother.
Ewell Pollett was absent last
Thursday and Friday on account
of the death of his half brother,
ut Dallas Texas.
The best entertainer of the sea-
son. Miss Dunaway in her recit-
al at the school house, Friday
night, March, %.
What has become of the pro-
ceeds of The Old Maids Conven-
tioni Perhaps the Alpha Literary
Society is reading its own books
since the money was voted that
way.
Quite a number of students were
tardy Monday morning. Some
will want to know why they are
not excused from examination
when school is out. Punctuality,
too, counts on your daily average.
Master Vernon Huff was absent
Monday morning, and was also
absent Tuesday afternoon. While
wrestling on the campus, he was
thrown and his knee injured SO
badly that he had to leave school.
Miss Dunaway, lately of the
Boston School of Expression will
give a recital at the school house
Friday night, March %. We
hope for liberal patronage as a
large per cent of the proceeds will
be applied to the school fund. Ad-
mission Is and 35 cents. Reserved
seats SO cents.
The following were visitors at
the meeting of Miss Faucette' S
music club last Friday afternoon !:
Mesdames S. A. Petit, L. McFall,
J. +. Morgan, o. E. Golden, Fl.
P. Riggs, E. Carter, E. T. Wher-
ry and Misses Georgia Cole and
Willie Angus.
Miss Faucette's Music Club
held its regular meeting last Fri
day evening, with many visitors
present. The young musicians
are making great progress towards
success in mastering the piano and
violin. Every one did excellent
in the rendition of their part OF
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14
HUNTER.
By Our Regular Correspondent.

By Our Regular Correspondent.
Mr.. W. s. Hunt made trip to
Brinkley Thursday.
Mr.. Wallace from Iowa, is here
on business at the present.
Mr.. Willis Sharp made a trip to
Bemis Sunday on business.
Mr.. Chrystman, of Seay, called
on Mr.. Geo Durham last Saturday
Messrs. Cook and Haynes from
Shakerag were in town one day last
week.
There arrived in the home of
William Reed, and wife, a fine
boy, last week.
Mr.. j. r. High, and family,
moved to town Monday to make i,
their future home.
Mrs. Talley has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Dryden in
St. Francis County.
The Farmers Union organized
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14

at Hunter last Saturday evening
and several joined.
Mr.. Rob Doss from Harrisburg,
Ark, is in and around town look.
ing after a hay deal.
Mr.. Penrose has many land
seekers here at the present note,
and few are buying land.
Messrs. s. G. Hunt, Charley
Vanderburg and John Toms drove
a herd of cattle from Cotton Plant
Thursday.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14

1.-THE hand that rocks the cradle,
rules the world" This is a say
ing as old as the hill is, but were it
true our great cities would not be
on trial and sent to prison pens
for "boodle'Y and "graft." When
the hand that rocks the cradle
rules the world there will be ga
school house on every hill top and
no saloon in the valley.
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the space. Respectfully.
THE NEWS.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

By virtue of power in me vested as Mayor Of
the town of McCrory in the county OF Wood
run and State OF Arkansas, hereby give
notice and make proclamation thaa On elect.
ion win be held in such town on TUESDAY.
the End, day of APRIL, 1907 for the purpose
OF electing the following town OFFERS to wit.
One Mayor, one recorder. and Eve alder
man.
In testimony whereof. I hereto set my hand
as such Mayor. on the 18th day Of March, 1907.
II. T RANEY, Mayor,
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14
NOTICE.

liz TIE MATrKR or EsrABI.IsHING a DHpoS
IToRY For TIRE FUNDS OF WOODRUFF
COUNTY. ARKANSAS.
Notice is hereby given that bids VIII Be re-
ceived from any bank. banker or trust COM
pany In Woodruff County who may desire TO
become the depository Of the public funds Of
ssid County for the term Of two years, next
ensuing. AL bids shah be sealed and must be
delivered to the Clerk of the Woodruff County
Court on or before the 8 lEighth] day OF April.
1907 and said bids must be accompanied with
certified check for the Use of Woodruff Coun-
ty for the sum Of 1880. OOl Two Hundred and
Fifty Dollars
At o'clock p. NJ April lEighthl 1907, said
bids will be opened by the Court and the sue
cessful bidder selected as provided by law.
March I4th.. 1907. T. E. SIMPSON.
Clerk of the Woodrn County Court
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14

DIR. W. T. Mccain has lately
made his residence handsome,
with a new coat of paint.
Mr.. J. P. Taylor returned Tues
day from Wynne, where he has
been attending the bedside of his
brother, j. D. Taylor, who is very
i'll with pneumonia.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14

A HAPPY home does not result
from large income. A large
amount of love, plenty of good
sense and very little money will
make happy home circle.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14
CARDOE THANKS.

To all the friends whose sympa-
thy and services were so kindly
rendered in our time of bereave-
ment, we desire to extend our sin.
cere thanks.
FAMILY OF W. W. BEST.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14
Vote for clean politics.

The judges of the city election
to be held in McCrory, April 2,
1907 are, E. T, Wherry, R. b.
Hartin and Jno. Spain. The
clerks will be appointed by the
above named judges.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-03-14

Good manners are taught in the
school books. They are found in
home lessons.