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Show Parachute Failed to Work. Utlca, N. Y. William Johnson, n balloonist, mndo nn nsconslon in connection con-nection with n street fnlr In Little Fnlls, Tuesdny. In coming down with n parachute tho nppnratus failed to work, nnd Johnson foil upon tho rnll-road rnll-road tracks, receiving Injuries which undoubtedly will cause his death. It Is estimated thnt Johnson wns 3,000 feet high when ho loft tho bnlloon to mnko what Is called a double parnchuto parn-chuto descent. Tho first parachute opened woll, und Johnson descended nbout two-thirds of tho dlstonco when ho fell. |