The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-09

taken to Agnews by Deputy Sheriff White
to-day. He was considerably calmer than
during his examination yesterday, and no
trouble was experienced with him. About
four years ago he was committed TO the
same place, but after time he recovered
and was brought home. Recently his
malady returned, and he was ordered back
to the asylum.
Fatal Fall off Porch.
OAKLAND, CALL, Dec. S-Mary John
son fell off q porch tonight while calling
on friend and broke her neck. She re-
sided at IT'S Myrtle street. and at clock
went to Mrs. Frates' house, on Twenty
ninth street.
Mrs. Frates was not at home when Mrs.
Johnson called, but on returning to her
house shortly after 8 O'Clock she found the
body of the dead woman in the garden
alongside the porch.
An examination showed that the de-
ceased had fallen from the porch probably
while subject to fit, and dislocated her
neck. Mrs. Johnson was a heavy built
woman and 46 years of age. The Coroner
will hold an inquest tomorrow.
Walsh Still at Large.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. s.-Attorney
Phil NJ. Walsh was not served to-day with
the warrant ordering his commitment to
the City Prison for contempt of court.
Walsh was in Oakland, but he did not
meet the officer who had the warrant.
He said he does not intend to be taken till
his attorney is prepared with his argu-
ment on the writ of habeas corpus, which
will be at once sworn out. Lawyers who
have looked into the details of the case are
of the opinion that the writ will be dis
missed and Walsh will have to pay fine
or go to Jail for one day, as ordered by
Judge Wood.
Lutherans in America.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. S.-Rev. s. s.
Barnity delivered an address tonight at
the new Lutheran church on the mission
work OF the Lutheran church in America.
DIR. Barnity has travelled 10000 miles an
nually for the past fourteen years as mis-
sion secretary Of the denomination. He is
known among his brethren as the 'Globe-
trotter" of Lutheranism. He has a
National reputation as representative of
the pioneer work of the Young Mems
Christian Association and international
Sunday school conventions.
Two Dozen of Them.
OAKLAND, CAL. Dec. S.-Daniel Bat
teale was examined before Judge Els
worth yesterday. As he was only subject
to epileptic tits he was discharged. Dur
ing the investigation it transpired that
Batteale was one of twenty-four children
born of the same father and mother,
twenty-three of whom were boys and one
girl. They were all born within the
period of twenty-four years, and there
were no twins or triplets. Most of the
children were born in San Francisco, and
the mother died when the twenty-fourth
saw the light of day.
Haywards Is Stormed.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. S.-Last evening
Ensign Reed and detachment of Saliva
tionists opened up warfare on Haywards.
A band accompanied the warriors and the
town was thoroughly shaken up before
they returned. After an open air meeting
on the street the barracks were opened and
duly dedicated. They are located in the
old Rivers blacksmith shop on B street,
opposite the postotfice. 1t is the intention
at present at hold meetings about three
times a week.
A Ferry-Boat Befogged.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. S.-The first
ferryboat from San Francisco this morn
ing narrowly escaped a serious accident.
Owing TO the dense fog the boat missed
the slips and smashed into the adjacent
piling with such force as to drive several cars
standing on the mole above off the track
The passengers were compelled to walk up
to the landing to catch the cars for Oak
land. The boat Iuc kily escaped serious
injury.
Not at Portland.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. S.-Chief Lloyd
received word from Portland to-day that
the missing schoolgirl and her lover were
not on the steamer State of California that
arrived there yesterday. Where the chill
dren are is still unknown, and message
has been sent north to ascertain if they
landed from the steamer at Astoria.