davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11

expensive lobby to oppose the move
ment to have the bond issue PROPOSE
tion to be submitted TO the voters in
clude the 6S blocks which naturally
come in the confines of the basin. The
bond project called for s1,o00.o00 is
sue, the money to be expended BY the
state in the purchase of So blocks of
submerged land at the Islais creek
basin, the land TO be dredged and an
inland harbor constructed. The lumber
interests desire that the five blocks
they control-blocks 52s-527, Inclusive
be exempt from dredging. 1t is de-
sired by the interests that they be
permitted to construct lumber yards,
mills and factories on the five blocks
The companies are willing to sell the
blocks TO the state at price TO be
determined by condemnation proceed
ings, and then to lease the property
from the state. the Improvements made
by the companies paying for the lease.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
Will Not Fight Bonds

AS part of the plan proposed, =
said the letter of Harding and Monroe
to the Merchants association, 1T is to
be understood that we would also
agree not to oppose the bond issue. .
The inference is tnat otherwise the
bond issue would be opposed.
The property under consideration in
cludes FIVE blocks, bounded on the
north by .Islsis street.
The communication outlines an elab-
crate scheme for reclaiming the five
blocks and constructing wharves along
the Islais cheek channel
The above improvements would cost
between 100000 and 100000. and the
ultimate investment, exclusive OF land,
would not be far short of $500. 900. :
says the circular.
The lumber people desire tha- passage
of law by the legislature which will
facilitate their plan.
The letter concludes guilelessly as
follows
we believe there are no real OBJ
jections to the plan we have outlined.
The dif1iculty is that there is no one
to assume the responsibility for the
proposed plan. If the commercial or
ganizafions OF san Francisco (repre-
senting as they do practically the en-
tire people Of the state) would take the
initiative. no one man, or lot of men,
would be called upon to assume respon-
sibility in the matter. 1t would then
take the form of public demand for
"a public Improvement. and there would
be no room for captieus criticism"
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
BALLINGER TO
TREAT CITY
FAIRLY
Promises No Arbitrary Action"
in Regard to Proposed Sierra
Water Supply
MAYOR TAYLOR SATISFIED
WITH OFFICIALS ATTITUDE
Secretary OF Interior Says San
Francisco Must Stay Within
Strict Letter of Law
LEAVES TODAY FOR TRIP
TO YOSEMITE VALLEY
LEAVES TODAY FOR TRIP
TO YOSEMITE VALLEY
POWER TO REVOKE
/ GARFIELD PERMIT
some of the ~xpr<..ss.. Of

some of the expreasIoas OF
Secretary of the IaterfOr Richard
A. BaIIin<er 10 The Call.
In the matter Of the Sierra
Daier supplr. San Francisco.
under The terms Of the grant from
Secretary Garfield. can do no
pcrk al Hctch Hctchp until
LGke Eleanor has been depel-
oped to It's utmost and lis supply
found to be Inadequate for the
needs Of the clip.
The phole Of the Garfield
permit is subject 10 revocation by
the secretary Of the interior. But
it can moi be inferred that the
government mill act either arbi-
trcrily or unreGsonobly IN the
mailer
4 do not care 10 discuss the
'sentimentalap' side Of the Heich
Hetchp question as HiroaIced
By the presence of John Muir IN
the rdlley.'
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11

NEW YORK, Oct. l0.-"Al'' Smith.
one of the best known sportingmen in
the United States. died here today in
his rooms at the Gflsey House. Smith
was the hacker of John l.. Sullivan,
Dan O-Leary, the walker. and many
other pugilists and athletes.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
IVTITH the 6rm assertion Asr
w San Francisco would be kepr
clnseir u-ithin .i,e ,d,r..........

wv ITH the hrm assertion Alsr
w San Francisco would be keDt
y closely within the adamartire
letter OF the law in regard to
the ( city's rights to Sierra
water supply in the Heteh Herchy
region, but with no suggestion &C
garding how far the law might be
changed TO expedite or insure the
city's work. Secretary OF the Interior
Richard A. Ballinger. who arrived in
San Francisco yesterday morning. en-
route to the Yosemite and Hetch
Hetchy valleys. discussed the i'm
portant municipal issue.
In typewriter interview which the
secretary gave out he devoted para
graph to the subject OF his visit TO the
Yosemite national park. including
Lake Eleanor and the Hetch Hetchy
valley, saying that II has no special
significance as regards San Francis
cos water supply" In an oral inter
view he went into the question more
specifically, saying in substance that
San Francisco would have the privi-
leges granted it by the Garfield permit
to develop the Lake Eleanor source;
that it could not undertake work on
the Hetch Hetchy section until the
Lake Eleanot supply had been de-
veloped to lis fullest capacity and
found inadequate: that the permit
held by the city may be revoked out
of hand by the secretary of the IN
terror. but that no unreasonable or
arbitrary action may be expected.
and that he had invited" no repre-
sentative OF the city government TO
accompany him into the valley as an
antidote for John Muir. whom Presi-
dent Taft has asked to accompany Bal
linger-
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11

Statement Of Mayor TayIor
after his interview with Secre-
tary BsIIIBeers
We informally discussed the
ciip's rights IN the valley. Moth
ing mas said or intimoted by Sec
retaru Bdllingcr that should cause
the slightest apprehension. We
do not fear John Muir's nnfIu-
ence. He does not carry the
Yosemite and Hetch Hetchy
valleys on his back.
The city has no intention Of
developing Hctch Hetchp until.
under the terms of the Garfield
grant. the resources of Lake
Eleanor have been fully depel-
Opcd."
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
SUBURBAN

Graduate Of Missouri university jailed for bur
glsry at Berkeley haberdashery. Page
Brother Of supposed suicide asks police anc
coroner to reopen case. Page q
Billboard DESTROYED By residents of ncighbor,
hood who termed desdEsH unsightly. Page &
Nine Alameda county psrlors OF Natire Sons
unite in memorial service at Oakland. Page q
Alameda man weds sweetheart Of childhood
after making fortune in Alaska. Page q
Expert instructs northern police in osklsnd's
system Of Identification. Page
Minister objects 10 nsing church as =, sarsto-
run. Page q
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
Lumber Companies Plan

In substance the plan OF the lumber
companies is practically that which
they followed out last year in lighting
the first bond issue throughout the
state. and also before the legislature
in Sacramento. where it maintained an
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
COAST

Runaway work train crashes into streetcsr and
Injuries dozen persons Page 3
Announcement Of assignments closes Pacific
annual conference Of Methodist Episcopal church
South Page
Grass VALLEY bor hunter killed by shot of
friend on running in front OF weapon Iagc 5
President Taft breaches in courthouse square.
Fresno. .'seIfcontroI,'' under auspices of min
isteriai association. Page
Milo Croker, vaudeville actor. shot in brawI
5y Seattle policeman. dies Of wounds Page
Massachusetts streetcar manufacturers arrive
at Salt Lake on tour Of west. Page
Carouinez branch train runs down and kills IN
known az Sobre Vista station. Page
Nine companies Of national gusrdsmen pitch
camp at Vallejo for drill and field instruc
ton. Page 8
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
Three Rival Aeronauts Taken
OFF Guy Ropes in Nick of
Time by Launch
PREVIOUSLY NEAR TO
DRIFTING OUT TO SEA
Contrary Aerial Currents Put
Navigators to Extreme
Test for Safety
| QUEEN OF THE PACIFIC
RULED WINNER OF RACE
THE AERoNAUTS
j. c. MARS, in the Fairy, plotting the
racers.
CAPTAIN IVY BALDWIN and JACK
IRVINE. in the Queen of the Pa ciie.
CAPTAIN p A. VAN TASSELL. in
the City of Oakland.

Oyertaken by nightfsIl two racing
balloons which started in the prelim-
mary race for the PortoIa cup from the
ball grounds at Eleventh and Market
streets yesterday afternoon descended
into the bay. tire three aeronauts- being
rescued from drowning just few min
utes before the mammoth air crafts set
tied into the water. The race was be-
tween the Pacific and the Oakland aero
clubs. the former. being represented by
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
Van TasseI Found Helpless

The rescue was made by Joseph
Maston and Charles c. Bradley. secre-
taryc and vice president, respectively,
of the Pacific aero club. They. see
ing the direction in which the bolloons
were travelling and not having received
word of their landing. set out in a
launch up the bay. On account OF the
darkness it was extremely difficult to
locate them. The City of Oakland was
found first. 1t was about six miles up
the bay from Goat island. absolutely
helpless, with its water anchor trail
ing. Van Tassell had tried for hours
to attract the attention of passing yes
sells. but in vain. He slid down the
rope on to the deck Of the launch. but
was forced to leave the big gas bag
to its fate.
The hunt for the Queen of the Pa
cfhc' was even more dificult- It had
drifted along the bay toward San Ma
basket was hanging within few feet
OF the water. In another half hour
it would have been submerged. and the
aeronauts would have had to Chamber
to the Himsy rigging to save them
selves. This balloon had to be aban-
doned also. Under the rules Of the
race it was proclaimed the winner,
having arrived nearest TO san Jose.
the objective point
The third balloon. which acted as
pilot for the racers, made a success
fuI landing at Dumbarton bridge 1T
5:45 D. m Both Baldwin and Irvine
had given up all hope of being rescued
but were hanging on to the last pos
sible Inoment with the intention OF
remaining in the basket until neces-
sity forced them TO take to their life
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
INDEX OF ThE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE kEARNY ss
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

YESTERDAY-Fsir; northwest wind; maxi
mum temperature SO. minimum go.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Cloudy; warm in
forenoon. becoming cooler toward evening: light
north wind. changing 10 west. Page IL
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
Launch Nearly Swamped

After rescuing the aeronauts the
launch in endeavoring 70 find a suit
able landing place lost itssbearings and
was nigh swamped half a dozen times.
II did not reach shore until a late
hour. last night.
Despite the unfortunate finish of the
preliminary race the enthusiasm OF the
aeronauts has not diminished in the
least and. the second race will be pulled
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
EASTERN

Tammsny cohorts steal march on Hearst cham
pions by adopting same name for party desig-
nation. Page 3
Court or appeals expected to hand down deci-
sion IN Gompers- Michel Morrison boycott cases
today Page 3
Bankers millions 10 aid stock market, but
tight money nullihes good prospects. Page .
Minister Crane recalled to Washington TO ex-
plain indiscreet interview over Msnchurian stu
alton. Page
Oakland delegates first TO arrive for Christian
church convention at Pittsburg. Page 3
Chicago excels in vice. says William Kent.
who blsmes reformers for not supporting prose-
cutor. Page 2
Pine works unable TO procure sufficient low
grade iron at home buying abroad Page 3
Denver and Rio Grsnde 10 widen Marshall pass
line cutting or so miles from running dis
tance- Page =
Rabbi stephen Aroe Of New York says San
Francisco IS on trial and not Heney. scoring
civic peace party. PAGE 3
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11


sizes Page
Expansion Of banking business. Page
An example to be followed. Psge4
POLITICAL
Republican committeeman report that Crocker
makes heavy gains from Mccarthy and say plan
ing mill man leads. Page L.
Candidates for Office address voters OF Rich
mond district on issues Of campaign Page II
CITY
Mystery envelops Herrin's absence rumor of
illness causing much speculation. Page L
Lumber representatives ask Merchants 4ssoci-
alton TO aid them in saving pivotal lots IN Islais
basin from dredging Page L
Racing seronsuts rescued from bay after thrill
ing ride in upper air currents. Page L
Secretary Of the Interior r A. Baninger dis
cusses Sierra water supply, but is noncommitaI
in regard 10 plan Page 1
Secretary Bsllinger promises no arbitrary ae-
ton toward San Francisco in the matter of the
Lake Eleanor and Hetch Hetchy water sup
ply. Paze 1
Conference may secure adoption of inter
national auto laws. Page
Cornerstone of new Frank McCofhn primary
school at Seventh avenue and street laid with
elaborate ceremonies Page IL
japanese cruiser Idzumo the first foreign war
ship to arrive for Portola festival. Page II
Hotel Rafael stables manager killed in scci-
dent and autopsy reveals remarkable bone casing
around heart. Page 8
Labor carnival and Industrial exposition during
Portols week attracts exhibits from local manu-
facturers. Page IL
Schools TO close for Discovery day and painting
Landing Of Columbus be unveiled at the
banquet. Page IL
Thirty parIors OF Native Sons unite in memor-
isl service at Temple Sheriff. Israel Pa=e IL
Poster drawn By E. 2. Flanders wins prize
offered By Architectural club for exhibition ad-
vertisement. Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
Address at Fresno

The meeting held in the courthouse
square was arranged by the Ministerial
association Of Fresno, and nearly all
of the churches Of tho city were repre-
sented. The president spoke for the
first time since noon Wednesday. He
was introduced by Mayor Rowell, and
said in part:
1T has not been my part. until be-
gan this trip. IN religious exercises 10
DO other than form one OF the audi
ence. but I have found IL impossible
under the friendly urgency Of minis
ters OF the gospel. who occasionally
desire lay substitute. to keep from
taking their place and attempting 10
preach sermon
I want 70 say first with respect to
this audience. that the presence Of the
veterans OF The civil war is always 1
great Inspiration to higher thoughts,
10 higher moral standards and to every
thing that goes to make our country
worth living for.
Text on SeIf-Conquest
i had discussed the question with
some OF my companions as 70 what
subject I might select for this SUNDAY
afternoon as one taking part in reIig-
fous exercises. and with the true Cali
fornis spirit IT was suggested that L
ought TO poInt Qua 10 CaHfornians how
much they have to thank God fer. And
perhaps II took that subject I could
get more earnest sympathy and hear
ing than some other texts more useful.
There is a text. however. 1 don't
know that can quote it exactly, bus
70 these gentlemen before me who have
taken part IN the battles Of the war.
81 viii come by reason OF its comparison
with great significance. He who con-
quereth himself is greater than he who
taketh a city
Now the home application TO The in
aividuaI Of that text need hardly point
out
Little Things of Life
There are Sc many Instances in lit
tie things. / like to dwell upon the
importance Of little things in life. for
life is rot made Up Of one great series
OF grandstand plays. It is made up
Of the little things that go either to
make others happy or TO make them
fuhappy. 1t is the conduct OF the hus-
~ and as he comes home after tirea
day in restraining himself when he is
net by his eager. curious wife. who
wants 10 know how he has been liv-
r,,tfuurd an PAGE = Coils. and q
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
SPORTS

Johnson takes on four men at the beach. while
Ketchel boxes at the chutes. Short end bettors
are nIbbling at Ketchei end and wagering should
Be brisk Page
st. Joseph's school figures 10 be strong con.
tender n coming Catholic schools track
meet. Page :
Five worlds records and one American mark
shattered at Irish-Americau athletic clubs track
meet Page
Rain may interfere with third game Of series
for worlds championship. Page Z
Oakland II, Vernon 8; Oakland & Vernon Q:
san.Francisco 8. Los Angeles 0; San Francisco {.
Los Angeles s; Portland 5. Sacramento i Port
land O. Sacramento .. IS Page :
MARINE
Transport Sheridan. from Manila TO this port
is in daily connection with shore through its
wireless telegraphy. Page II
WOMEN'S CLUBS
cIubwonen viii be busy with meetings during
the present week P;tEe 4
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
Mayor Taylor Satisfied

Mayor Taylor had half hour con-
ference with Secretary BaIiinger and
expressed himself with being satisfied
with the attitude OF the man in whose
hands San Franeisco's water supply
now rests.
There is no cause for apprehension
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
FOREIGN

Premier BRAND in conservative speech prom
ises reform In laws affecting working
men, Page s
King Of italy and car Of Russia wiz meet
within the next week Page ,
Cholera now raging in Seoul. but sanitary pre-
cautions may result in checking dreaded dis
ease. Page s
Secret societF in China urges boycott Of Japan
and circuiates inhsmmatory statement denoune-
Inz NioDonese- Page
Editor in chief of London Times badly injured
while riding. Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
EDITORIAL

The Tahoe and Hetch Hetcby ccntrover-
sizes Page 4
Expansion Of banking business. Pages
An example to be followed. PaEe1
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
LittIe Things of lie

Continues on Paee :, Coils. 5 and
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-11
MARINE
..Iy SMITH Is DEAD

clubwonen viii be busy with meetings during
the present week. Page 4
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09

John Schartz and family were
up from Lakin township Friday
last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09
Ideal Newspaper Fiction

Stories of newspaper scoops on
matters of current news are
many, but it is seldom that a
newspaper man can claim a beat
upon a popular novel. Such a
triumph in the discovery of a
popular novel was recorded re-
Gently by Thee Chicago Record
Herald when it printed serially
The Wings of the Morning" by
Louis Tracy. The judgment of
the paper has since been veri-
fled by the unprecedented sale
the book has had both in the I'm
tied States and in England. The
Record Herald's keen judgment
in fiction enables its readers to
get the best novels often before
they reach the book stands, while
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09
Ellinwood~
Fromthe Leader, April l

Fromthe Leader, April l
Knights of Columbus have open!
ed a library to their members and
will be opened ffrom 9 a. m. to
10 a. m. Sunday and 90 to 200
in the afternoon
The Woodman of the World I'M
tiated a large class in the local
lodge last Monday night. After
the initiation a fine banquet was
served and the members present
fairly OutdOne themselves to show
the new members a good time
Henry Lanterman sold last week
to j. P. Weber his building on
main street occupied by F. H.
Schrepel Consideration 1925.
Julius Hilbig's house was a to.
tai loss by fire last Saturday
night about twelve o'clock, cause
unknown. Some household goods
and clothing were saved. 1t was
very serious loss because the
house and contents were only
partially insured.
Albert FOelgner has gone to
Kansas City where he has en-.
tered a school to fit himself Out
for the repairing of automobiles
J Albert has been an engineer fol-
several years and is thoroughly
converSed in machinery and will
no doubt make a success of the
auto business. AS soon as he
completes this course he will oper
a garage in this neighbOrhOod
At the home of his father. John
Kauzer, 212 miles east and five
miles south of Ellinwood at 10.
10 o'clock, Wednesday morning
March 81, John P. Kauzer age q,
years l month and 5 days.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday morning April 3, from
the st. Joseph Catholic church.
EllinwOOd.
On Friday, Mr.. Kauzer became
suddenly ill with the appended,
and an operation was necessary
tbs, a physician was summoned
at once, from which he never re-
covered, dying on Wednesday.
We with their many friends ex
tend our deepest sympathy to the
sorrOwlng family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09

d 9ft olu 'Ldihify Sdfd BdWs
ren6s Herold were automobile
lEstS Sfp ssgggFHaitg Sunday ffeapsths1'
eltyo on &hess east OElEAWoodio brso
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09

should be applied literally to all
parts of the stable, and suffic-
lent lime may be added to the
solution ! to make the disinfec-
tant area Conspicuous
Precautions. From the fact that
the disease is more prevalent dur
ing wet seasons, it is always
best to guard against allowing tn
animals to Craze upon swampy
lands or to drink from ponds of
stagnant water. The spread OF
the disease has been traced along
creeks from one farm to another,
which would suggest avoiding
these places also. The draining
of low, swampy lands is especial
ly recommended.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09
CAN'T BE SEPARATED.
Some Great Bend People Have
Learned How to Get Rid Of
Both.

Backache and kidney ache are
twin brothers.
You cant separate them.
And you cant get rid of the
backache until you cure the kid
ney ache.
If the kidneys are well and
strong, the rest of the system is
pretty sure to be in vigorous
health.
Doans Kidney Pills make stron
healthy kidneys.
Isom Wright, living at 11O5
Stone St, Great Bend, Kansas.
says: I had a constant soreness
in my back and hips, which very
greatly Inconvenience me wher
| would StOOp or when straight.
ening after STOPPING. A friend a
v'sed me to try Doan's Kidney
Pills ard | went to the A. & A.
Drug Co. and got a box. l have
not had any kidney trouble since
and | am now in the best of
health. | know of several other
parties who have been greatly
benefited by this wonderful rem
edy and it gives us pleasure to
endorse it."
For sale by all dealers. Price
so cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buff
falo, New York, sole agents flor
the United States.
Remember the name-DOan'S-
and take no other.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09

its policy of giving just the
right amount daily and Sunday
makes it a pleasure to- follow its
serials.
A radical departure in Sunday
journalism was marked by the
advent of the Sunday Magazine
of the Record-Herald. 1t is par
ticularly strong in fiction, both
serials and short stories, and it
has all the other attractive feat
weeklieS and monthlies and chal-
ures of the famous illustrated
enges comparison with them.