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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
AN INSANE SPIRITUALIST He Burns His Clothes and Yields Revolvers Most Threateningly.

OAKLAND, Dec. A.-T. R. Grfmwood, formerly a motorman on the Central avenue street railway line, is believed to be violently insane, and the police have been searching for him all day.
 Grimwood has been boarding at the Martin residence, on Fortieth street, near Shattuck avenue. He called there early this morning, armed with two grim-look- ing revolvers, and demanded his ciothing His demand was forthwith respected. when he took the clothes and built a bonfire with them on the lawn. Before the police arrived on the scene Grimwood had departed. He stated to the landlady that he would surely use his guns on any one attempting to arrest him and that ne did not intend being taken alive.
 Grimwood has not been seen since, and the police have been instructed by Chief Fletcher to be cautious in handling on apprehendine the fellow. whose mental Arrangement is believed to be due to his deep studies in the mysteries of spirit ualism.
 OAKLAND, Dec. A.-I. Levison, em- ploved as a cook at the Women's Co., operative Home, 531 Thirteenth street, at tempted to commit suicide this afternoon by taking dose of Strychnine. At the Receiving Hospital he stated that family troubles were responsible for his rash act. He is married, aged 42, and has sev- eral children, but his wife recently left him. Dr.. H. Horn, assisted by steward LII. of danger Levison says he is not sorry for his rashness and that he still prefers to die.
 Cannery Contract Recorded.
 OAKLAND, Dec. 24-The contract for the construction of the proposed cannery at San Leandro has been let by the King Morse Canning Company to Phil Sheri- dan of Berkeley, and was placed on rec ord this afternoon. The contract price is s14,512, and work will be commenced inn mediately.
 Oakland News Items.
 OAKLAND, Dec. 24.-S. F. Morrill, to- recovery of S497S 99, claimed to be due on a mutual open and current contract for labor performed and goods sold and de- livered.
 The divorce suit of Mary J. Lawry against Edward c. Lawry was dismissed to-day at the instance of plaintiff.
 The following new officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Twenty third Avenue District Improvement Asso- citation last night Samuel Swift. presi- dent; Dr. N. K Foster, vice president B. F. Hobart. secretary and treasurer
 The Kalamazoo" machines will not be removed from some of the saloons with to test the ordinance or enactment under which these machines have been ordered out of saloons and an attorney has been retained.
 William R. Davis of counsel for the city in the famous water front case states the Illinois Supreme Court decision in a water front cases there recently. there are features in it which might be of much importance to the Oakland case If the published reports are true.
 Articles of incorporation were filed with
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
JUSTICE CLIFFS NEMESIS.
Close of His Term May obviate the
 Obiect of c. E. Kinard's Suit.

OAKLAND, Dec 24-Further testimony was taken to-day in the suit of c. b. Ilinard to depose Justice of the Peace Fred c. Gift on the ground of misconduct in office.
 c. S. Martin testified that on October 15, 1897, he paid the Justice S0 line. Kinard next called Grand Jury Expert Dunshee to show that Gifts records do moi show that the money was paid over to the County Treasurer. Witness Duns- hee had made a very thorough examine ton and stated he found no entry or the S20: but that the records showed that from April 1, 1895, to May l. lSgs' SlliU oO in fines had been turned into the treas ury, which amount was $35 more than Gift had actually received accorqlng 10
 Kinard. who is conducting the prose, cution alone and personally, next asked the expert to examine the records since last May and up to December S, ana state the result Dunshee was "stumped.
 If the court so orders, why or course I shall do so" said he, but 1 might say right here that it will mean several days
 Deputy County Treasurer Husband next produced the certificates of the money turned in by Gift. The result was the same He showed that Gift had regu- larly paid on account up to certain
 Here the case was continued until next Thursday, December 29, but Judge Els worth was unable to say definitely whether a further hearing could be had at that time; hence it is not unlikely that the end of Justice Gifts legal term will vet obviate the purpose of KInard's suit
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
MORE THAN
 FAITHFUL n
 HIS TRUST Won a Bride by His
 Fidelity. THE BIBBY- BAKER NUPTIALS THE FAIR oRGANIsT NEEDED
 AN ESCORT. No Action of a Church Board Ever Resulted as Happily as the Appointment of MT.
 Bibby.
THE FAIR oRGANIST NEEDED
 AN ESCORT.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.
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Oakland Office San Francisco Call
 90S Broadway, Dec. 24-
 John William Bibby of East Oakland was married this evening to Miss Mary Baker of Fruitvale. This wedding is the sequel to an incident that aroused much comment few years ago.
 Miss Baker was the organist of the Tenth-avenue Baptist Church. Her broth CT is George D. Baker, who at that time was State president of the A. P. A. Miss Baker was being considerably annoyed by an infatuated clerk from San Francisco. He sought every means to meet the young organist and even when she went to the church to practice her unwelcome aa- mirer would intercept her. After bear ing this annoyance for some time Miss Baker complained to her brother of her tormentor and thrashing followed. This, however, did not entirely prevent the or ganist from being annoyed. She com plained to the church board and that body took the matter in hand.
 The church board, after consultation, appointed, or perhaps suggested, that Miss Baker should be escorted from her home to the church so long as there was any danger of her being annoyed. Will liam Bibby, a member of the church, was appointed as her escort, and how faithfully he fulfilled his duty is perhaps best shown by the marriage license issued this afternoon.
 Three years have passed since MT. Bib by was commissioned to his pleasant task and their friends are saying jocularly, but with some degree of truth, that the mar riage is the happy result of a match made and approved by the church.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
LIABLE TO PASSENGERS. Street Railway Companies Must Garry
 aople Where Tickets Call For.

OAKLAND, Dec. 24-Two interesting cases concerning the liability of street railway companies were decided by Jus tice of the Peace Gift to-day. The de- eision practically places these carriers in the same category as steam railways in the matter of being compelled to carry passengers to their deStina ton.
 A year ago John r. BurriS and his son, George B. Burris, filed suit against the East Oakland Street Railroad and the Realty Syndicate for $200 damages each for being carried only as far as East Fourth street and> being compelled to walk the. remainder of the distance to their home at Trestle Glen-about two miles. Their tickets called for transpor- tation from Fourth street on, but the company had ordered a car off without notifying the conductor on the Eighth street line, from whom plaintiffs had re- ceived transfers. The suits were fought bitterly, and Justice Gift gave judgment In either case as asked for. It is said that many other similar suits will now be commenced
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
SHE WHIPPED A BULL. A Passing Young Woman Stopsat a Farmyard and Saves Mans Life.

That Miss Sallie Reifenrath is made of the stuff which constitutes heroines was very plainly demonstrated by a thrilling incident in which she figured conspicuously yesterday.
 Edward Able is an athletic young farmland in the employ of Theodore Tinsman. near Bloomsbury, and several times he has had encounters with a fiery young bull which seemed to have a special grudge against him. Able managed to come out ahead in these scrimmages, for he is courageous fel- low. Nevertheless, he kept a sharp eye on the beast, which seemed to watch him, too.
 Able had almost forgotten his enemy while busy about the barnyard yester- day, but the bulls memory was not so bad for as the farmland passed him with his back turned the bull was upon him in a twinkling. With low bel low and eyes ablaze the brute caught Able and threw him high in the air. As the young man came down the bull was at him again, and with fierce energy threw him violently against the wheel of a wagon. AbIe's stomach struck against the hub and he became uncon- Scious.
 At that instant Miss Reifenrath hap pened along the road, saw the farm hands peril and acted instantly She hurried to the barn, got a pitchfork and sprang to the rescue. The bull had backed off for another charge upon the helpless young man, but as he moved forward with lowered head he suddenly encountered the sharp tines of the pitchfork in the hands of the plucky young woman. It was case of beauty and the beast, and for a brief space it was question whether the beast would not win the battle and score two lives to his credit
 Miss Reffenrath followed up the bull s hesitation by vigorous prods with the fork, and slowly drove him back into the barn, where he was secured. Then the young heroine summoned help, and the unconscious farmland was carried into the house. Doctors were called, and they found that. besides broken collarbone, Able was badly cut and bruised from head to foot. They think he will recover, however.
 Miss Reifenrath did not seem to re- gard her heroic act as anything out of the ordinary, and went on her way un- concerned.-Philadelp Record.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
A Centerville Romance.

OAKLAND, Dec. 24.-The announcement that Miss Louise Olney, .proprietress of inc Gregory House at Centerville, and Robert n. Moses are married has thrown thaf little city into a flush of excitement. connie were very fond of each others company, and 1t was stated that they were engaged, but this was stubbornly denied by the young lady's relatives. Yes terday the couple returned from q visit to Stockton and frankly admitted that fhev had been married since last May The bride is a talented musician and the groom Is a cousin of and manager for I. c. Jarvis, who is at present in Alaska.
 Teachers Certificates Granted.
 OAKLAND. Dec. A.-The County Board of Education this morning granted teachers certificates as graduates of the State University to the following: Miss EIlida Mary Kelly, Miss Caroline More land Cushing. Miss l.. E. Johnson. Miss Kate M. Wertz and Charles l.. Bieden- bach. A special certificate was issued to Miss Graydon and a grammar grade cer- tifcate to Archibald Bullock; renewals to Miss Alice Bailey. Mrs. Agnes Haley Crosby and Miss Elizabeth Wells. Miss M Isabel McCrackin was recommended to the State Board of Education for a life diploma
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
DROUGHT KILLED CATTLE. And Now John Beck Sues to Recover
 Thai. VaIue and Damages.

OAKLAND, Dec. A.-As result of the loss of cattle caused by the long drought, a suit was filed in the Superior Court this afternoon that may be followed by many others. In this instance John Beck sues F. Mcfarland, s. E. Gettis, F. McFar- Iz,,6 Jr. and F. NJ Van Dyke for the re- coIerv of S45O0. the value of ninety-five head of cattle. and $500 damages, for the unlawful detaining and refusal to give iRerk is a welI-to-do rancher near Liv- erm0re. and during the long dry spell he sbipped a great many of his horses and cows to defendants in Humboldt County considerable. and the suit-f looked upon as a test as to whether he can compel defendants to make good his loss.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Colleges and Business.

According to statistics prepared by Professor Schwab of Yale, the learned professions absorb 62 per cent of the col lege graduates nowadays. whereas they formerly absorbed 92 per cent. On the other hand, business pursuits now take 31 per cent, against 6 per cent in the old days. All of which is just as we'll for the overcrowded learned professions and better for business where there is room enough for everybody who is willing to Work.-Boston Herald
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Bandits in Porto Rico.

Prompt action by the American com- manders Is reported to have had dis couraging effect on the bandit industry in Porto Rico. The American soldiers sent out to hunt down the law-breakers have violated every tradition of the is- land They persist in keeping after the offenders until they are captured. This may be a little more trouble at the time than the Spanish method of perfunctory pursuit, but 1t should save many trips in the future-Omafia Bee.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
BOY BURGLARS FREE.
Pardoned by the Board of State
 Prison Directors.

OAKLAND, Dec. 24.-The boy burglars, Abe Majors and Bert Willmore, will spend their Christmas at home. being pardoned last night by the State Prison directors. Ever since the boys were convicted after a remarkable series of crimes, nearly tbree years ago. never-ceasing efforts have been made by Mrs. Wagner, who is the mother of Majors, to secure their release. The directors were slow to act, as The bows, though young in years, had shown such a remarkable development of criminal instinct, but now they be- Iieye that the youngsters have learned their lesson and can safely be allowed to again enter society.
 While at prison Warden Aull has kept very strict watch over them and gives 1t hs his opinion that the boys have really vafofrned
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

the County Clerk to-day by the John Nicholl Company with principal place of business in Oakland. Purposes, buying stocks, mortgages, bonds, etc. The capi- tai stock is $400000, all actually subscribed by the directors, as follows: John Nich- oil, S399, 200: John H. Nicholl Mary E. Nichol, Hester n. Nicholl and. John B. Mhoon each S200
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Mckinley and Reed.

President Mckinley will not, it Is said, countenance any opposition, in his name, to the reelection of Speaker Reed. This proves that the President is a discreet man. desirous of avoiding unnecessary political quarrels. Mir. Reed is not a very warm administration man, and might easily become a very uncomfortable an- tagonst sleeping lion is harmless, and a prudent man, having business his way wisely refuses to stir him up.-Port. land OregOnian.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
The Luxury of Grief.

Why should Mark Twain call for a the ater to be given up wholly to tragedy? Is 1t reaction from the jocund mirth which fills half his life2 Must we have grief by way of a recompense for his contin- uous joy? Has he saddened of his good humor. and must he sup on horror by way of a proper balance? One tragedy a year is all the most of us can easily endure.-Judge.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Differing Opinions.

Club, in London, on Thursday evening, said Tho nation had committed more eco homie follies than the United States President Ritchie of the British Board of Trade, on the same evening, said that since 1891 the exports of the United States have increased IS per cent, while those of Great Britain have decreased 5 per cent As these eminent British au- thorities answer each other so complete ly, comment on the part of the United States were perhaps, superfiuous.-Phila delphia Ledger
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Y Y Y MRS. ADA BOLTON FEARS
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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25

The amount available for pensions in North Carolina this year is S120, 000 The number of pensions has consider ably increased
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
WATER NOW IN, SIGHT. An Artesian We'll Discovered North of Berkeley Which Promises
 Abundant Supply.
Abundant Supply.

BERKELEY, Dec. 24-There is every prospect now that the commission ap- pointed by the Board of Trustees recently to investigate the question of a princi- pal water supply will soon be able to turn in most favorable report. On the land to the north of the university town, on which tests for water are being made, an artesian well was discovered yester- day of capacity amply sufficient to set tie once and for all the much vexed ques- tion of the citys water supply.
 The well in question was found at a depth of TO feet, and water is now flow ing from it's mouth at the rate of 1000 gallons Der hour. An eight-inch borer was started over the spot on the 12th of this month. After 120 feet had been reached the machine struck a heavy bed of clay, which extended downward for forty feet and over. This gave way to a stratum of gravel, through which the boring. The water seems to be of excel lent quality
 Trustees Julian Le Conte, Thomas Ad- dison and Edward Niehaus, who comprise the committee, feel very much gratified over the results of their experiment, and they will doubtless recommend the Board of Trustees to develop the new supply and use it as the base for a municipal water system.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
OCEAN TRAVEL. Pacific Coast Steamship Co.,.

} < I|| Steamers leave Broadway iMA wharf San Francisco: ES#>A For Alaskan ports, 10 a. n., DSXA Dec. 2. | R. IT, P. 27 Jan. 1. K hXSSEA change at Seattle H A3 For Victoria. Vancouver (B. ES$Xx&@5 C0, Port Townsend, Seattle. ix&&&8N Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes A and New Whatcom tWash.).
 10 a. m Dec 2, 2, 12, II. n. > Ian. 1. and every fifth day thereafter. ch.ns. q; at Seattle to this company's steamers Sos SnsnE aYs.Sa snd 0. N Ky at Tacoma to N. P. IS Rw st Vancouver to c. F. Ky.
 Nf Eor Enreka Humboldt Bayl. p. n.. Dec 1o f5 20. 25. 20. Jan 4. and every fifth day For santa Cruz. Monterey, San Simeon, csyucos' Port Harford (san Luis obispo). Ia ytnta santa Barbara, Ventura. Hueneme, San Pedro East San Pedro Los Angelesl and Newuort a. n Dec. ], !. Il. 15. 19, 23 N. s1. ian 4 and every fourth day thereafter
 For San Diego. stopping only at Port liar ford (San Luis Obispo). Santa Barbara Port Los Angeles and Redondo Clos Angeles), Il q m Dec l. 5. g. 13 IT, H. 25, g. Jan. Z. and every fourth day thereafter.
 For Ensenada. Magdalena Bay, San Jose gel Cabo Mazatlan. Altata- La Paz. Santa Rosaha and Guaymas (Mex-). 10 a. m., Dec. II. Jan. For further information obtain folder
 The company reserves the right 10 change without previous notice steamers. sailing dates rICKET OrrToE4 New Montgomery street Palace HoteD.
 GOODALL. PERKINS 6 CO.,. Gen. Agts,
 10 Market st.. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
NouAT TAMALPAIS SCENIC RAILWAY.

tVfa SausaIito Ferry.) Leave San Francisco, commencing Sunday Sept II. 1898: Week Days-s:3o a. m., 1:45 p. m. Sundays-S:00 10:00 Il 80 a. m. f.15 D. m Round trip from Mill Valley s1 THOS. COOK & SON, Agents, e21 Markei street San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY, Dec. 24.-Durant Lodge of the Free Masons held an installation of officers last night. The following passed through the ceremony: Worshipful mas ter, E. C. Bridgeman; senior warden, E.. D. Thomas; junior warden, w. H. Waste; f; treasurer, J. T. Morrison; secretary, C. R. Lord; chaplain, w. G. Sanborn: marshal, Frank w. Durgin; senior deacon, Robert Greig; stewards-Frank Thompson, Henry Patterson and William Ellis.
 The meeting of the Lorin Volunteer Fire Company called for last night was post poned until next week, as sufficient number of members was not present to constitute a quorum.
 A new pipe organ is being fitted into the gallery of St. Joseph's Church on Addison street. The instrument is furnished by James Paine & Son.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
RAIL2CAD TRAVEL.

sOUTHEEeN PACIFIC COMPANY.
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The "I.etter Gae.0

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in the church OF Scotland used to read
from his desk in front of the pulpit the
successive lines for congregational sing
ing He was the letter gael e.. he
that let go or started the praise---and
his desk was called the "letteron (lec.
trinum) Pitching his voice to the first
note of each line. he proceeded to chant
the words in slow. drawing mono.
tone, prolonging the last syllable for a
little and then breaking at the head of
the congregation into the music set to
the words thus delivered The effect Of
this would no doubt be frequently more
curious and entertaining than edifying
and solemn. and strange developments
must occasionally have occurred The
position tested not only the musical
qualifications, but also the literary at
tainments of the leader. and there are
passages in the metrical version of the
Psalms as used in Scotland which must
have put rural preoentors on their met
tie. Notes and Queries
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
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Available TestImOny.

The following story was told by Ma
jor Mensis of Vincennes lawyer who
appeared for the defendant in a trial by
jury and put on the witness stand boy
from whose testimony he expected to
gain a great deal To the confusion Of
the attorney, the story told by the boy
was greatly to the detriment of the de-
PENDANT, and the attorney set to work to
show that the boy was worthless. y
"What is your occupations" he asked
the boy
Il work OH my fathers farm, /" the
witness replied.
You don't do much but sit around.
do your
"Well. l help my father.
But you re worthless. aren't you"
was the attorneys decisive question.
81 don't know whether am or not
retorted the witness warmly
Then the attorney took another tack
Your fathers a worthless man, ism {
her"
"Well, he works about the farm.
The attorney here fastened an eye
which cleaned with triumph on the
jury and nailed the boy with a glance
from the other and said, Isn't it true
that your father doesn't do enough work
to prevent his being called worthless!
The boy had chafed under these I'M
pleasant questions and, summoning bis
courage. he said loudly: If you want
TO know so bad whether my father s
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