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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
DRUM WINS HAND
OF CHICAGO BELLE
Well Known Society Man and
Miss Gertrude Guerin to Wed

William Drum. a well known society
man Of san Francisco and Oakland, has
won the hand Of Miss Gertrude Guerin,
one Of the fairest bellies in the social
set or Chicago The engagement was
announced yesterday.
Tie bride 10 be is one Of the season $
debutantes Of Chicago and the daugh-
ter Of DR.. John Guerin. leading physi-
clan there. William Drum has been
known here long as a club and society
man. lie has large mining interests.
HIS brothers. Frank and John, are
prominent in business. the former being
an official in the san Francisco gas and
electric company John S. Drum re-
Gently married Miss George Spieker.
His two sisters are Mrs. William Geer
Hitchcock Of San Mateo and Mrs John
Gil. formerly Miss Safa Drum
Mr. Drums wedding wiz take place
in Chicago, but the date has not been
set
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bara.
Cousins o fthe President

President Taft's mother was Louise
Torrey of Mil1bury, and the mother of
William and Samuel Wood of this city
was Susan Torrey. her sister. Louise
Torrey married Alphonso Taft, who be-
came secretary OF war and attorney
general of the United States under
President Grant, and afterward minis
ter to Austria and Russia. Mrs. Taft
died in Millbury, her native town, De-
cember 8. 1907, while her son was sec
retary of war, the position previously
held by her husband.
Samuel Wood has perpetuated the
family names in christening his chill
dren Helen Torrey Wood and Austin
Wood.
Mrs. Edwards is very proud of her
big brother" as she calls the presi-
dent, and talks freely about the bond
that exists between the Taft children
and all those connected with them by
blood relationship.
There are many Tafts in California
who are not related to the president.
over in Alameda the Tafts occupy quite
an appreciable position on the pages
of the city directory. yet they do not
claim relationship. and all over the
state are Tafts and Tafts.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
TAFT RELATIVES
ARE NUMEROUS
IN CALIFORNIA
Mrs. William A. Edwards of Los
Angeles Is Presidents
Only Sister
Several Cousins of Executive
Are Residents of San
Francisco

The inauguration of President Taft
has special interest for San Francisco,
as in and about this city are many rela-
tives of the new chief executive of the
nation. There are number of Taffs
kin in the whole state, but most of
them are in this city.
First to be considered among these
are two brothers, william F. Wood and
Samuel Austin Wood. first cousins of
the president. The former lives at Sau-
salito. and was very close to the presi-
dent, who then was the secretary of
war, when he made his journey to the
orient. Mr.. Wood was with Mr.. Taft
much of the time in San Francisco, and
sped the secretary's departure for the
far east on the liner Manchuria
Samuel Austin Wood resides at 3233
Pacific avenue with his family When
his famous cousin was here he also
aided in entertaining him.
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Presidents Only Sister

Then there are the Davenports, E. H.
Davenport of 1881 Pacific avenue his
daughter Eleanor and sons Hewitt and
Bixwell, whom Mr.. Taft claims as cous-
ins also, and in Los Angeles there re-
sides at 26o0 West Adams street the
presidents only sister. Mrs William A
Edwards, wife of DR.. Edwards, a ply
sician of the southern city.
The intermarriage OF some of the
old families Of Mendon and Millbury,
little Massachusetts towns. is respon-
sible for the California relations of the
president, for members of these fami-
lies emigrated west. and carried their
mixture of Taft tloea Tsh them. The
Woods come from Millbury and the
Davenports from Mendon, which is but
80 miles away.
Mrs. Charles r. Blake of Berkeley is
another cousin of President Taft. She
has two sons, Arson and Edwin, both
of them well known here, and a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Sherman Thatcher, now resid-
ing in the 0jai valley near Santa Bar
lo-
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
BURN NEGRO AT STAKE
FOR ATTACKING WOMEN
Texas Mob Wreaks Vengeance
on Black, AssaiIant

having been identified by Mrs. Arthur
Mckinney as the negro who attacked
her Friday morning. Anderson Ellis was
taken from the Rockwell county jail
here. tied to an iron stake driven into
the earth. was burned to death in the
presence of about 1000 persons. Earlier
in the evening Will Clark, a negro, was
shot and killed when his father. An
drew Clark. refused 10 allow posse
to search his premises, on the assump-
tion that Ellis was concealed there.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
SOLDIERS BREAK UP
STUDENTS MEETING
Many Arrested and Warsaw
University May Be Closed

WARSAW, March THE police.
aided by infantry, today broke up a
meeting of students in the university
hall at which was being discussed the
question Of a change in the system of
examinations.
one hundred and seventy eight stu
dents were arrested and may be de-
ported to their native towns in the
interior of Russia. 1t is possible that
the. university may be closed.
The student body of Warsaw is made
up entirely of Russians Poles boy
colt the Russian university.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
NAVY MAN LEAPS FROM
SECOND STORY WINDOW
Commander James III. Reid's
Dive May Prove Fatal

WASHINGTON, March Lieutenant
Commander James H. Reid, U. S. NJ,
today leaped from second story win
daw of the naval hospital and was per-
haps fatally injured. Lieutenant Reid
sent his nurse from the room to pro-
cure glass of water
The attendant had hardly left the
ward before the officer barricaded the
door. Then, seizing a heavy oak table
he jammed it against the window sash,
tearing it from its fastenings.
Reid took a running jump and dived
headIong from the window.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
ALL HANDS LOST WHEN
WINDJAMMER SINKS
Norwegian Bark Wrecked OF
Coast of South Africa

LUDRIZ BAY. German Southwest At
rica. March THE Norwegian bark
Auckland. Captain Githwark. has been
wrecked in gale off Possession island.
All the members of the crew were lost.
The Auckland was bound from Hosario.
January 81 for this port
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
Woman Unknown Here

Friends OF the dead millionaire in
this city said last night that they
never had heard Of Mrs. NORM. David
4. selby of Oakland, the husband Of
one Of BaIdwin's daughters. who re-
ceived 2 bequest OF 100000 by the
terms Of his viii stated last night
that he knew nothing of the woman
or her claims. Mrs. Selby declined to
be interviewed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
CONDITION OF POPE Plus
CAUSES APPREHENSION
His Indisposition Is in the Ma
ture of Influenza

ROME. March The pope's indispo-
sition has taken on the character OF
influenza and his condition causes ap-
prehension. Notwithstanding his i'll
health, however, he took the keenest
interest in the electoral struggle today,
insisting upon seeing the dispatches
giving the returns
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Forgot Her in His Will

According 10 Mrs. NORM her
brother expressed during his lifetime
an inclination 10 remember her. but
apparently has forgotten it ia his
Will she has started legal invesUi-
cation and viii attempt to gain recog-
milton from the executors of the es-
tate. She believes his present viii
win be found invalid. The parents Of
Baldwin and Mrs. NORM were de-
scendants Of the Carpenters of Vir-
ginia They lived at New Diggings,
just north of here. for many years.
Baldwin seniors wife was such a
shrew that Baldwin left home when
about 20 years old, vowing that he
never would speak to his stepmother
again ana that he would make ais
fortune. He never returned TO New
Digglngs nor had any further COM
munication with his father
Miss Blanche Myers. a milIiner. who
was personally acquainted with Bald
win. now resides here, and it was
from her THAI Mrs NORM learned her
brothers address a few weeks ago.
The day she wrote a letter to him
kilograms announcing his death ar
rived Miss Myers says the features
and characteristics Of Baldwin and
Mrs. NORM were identical.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
wv A sH1NGToN,

W. A SHlNGTON,
W Mar. Sim
plicity charac-
terized the first
Sunday in the
White House of
the Taft family.
President Taft, ac-
companied by his
brother, Charles p.
Taft, walked to
the Uni t a T i a n
church for morn
ing services.
After luncheon
the president rode
horseback for II
miles. with Gen
eral Edwards, his
military aide. and
Captain Butt.
President T a f t
saw no callers who
had business to
transact during the
day, thus begin
ming his admins
tration with his
heretofore enforced
maxim that Sun
day should be a
day of rest.
No longer will
the terms The
presidents c a r
riage'' and The
president 5 driver
be in vogue, for
with the new ad-
ministration come
the terms "The
presidents a u t o
Lear" and The pres
ident's chauffeur. "
The White House
automobiles will
have the right of
w a y throughout
the district Of Co
lumbia and will
know no speed
limit.
T w o splendid
new machines al
| ready have been
purchased w ! t h
$4,000 appropri-
ated by congress.
One is a big tour
ing car, painted
dark green. to be
most used by the
president. The 9TH
er is painted black,
and was purchased
for Mrs. Taft. Both
bear the official
coat of arms of
! the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
"BRIMSTONE CHURCH" is
DAMAGED BY FLAMES
Noted Pittsburg Edifioe Suffers
Loss by Fire

PITTSBURG, Pa, March The
smithheld Street Methodist church,
known as the birthstone Church. from
the character OF the sermons preached
there in earlier days, suffered damage
OF $4,000 by fire OF unknown origin
tonight The memorial organ was
ruined.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
TAFT RIDES AND
ROOSEVELT RESTS
President and His Predecessor
Attend Church and Then
Enjoy Quiet Day

:OYsrrR BAY.
~ N. Y. March Z.
Further evidence
that former Pres
i d e N t Theodore
Roosevelt is lead
ing the simple life
was furnished to-
day when he and
his wife left Saga
more hill. three
miles from the vii
lage, at 10 a. M
1t was with his
usual rapid stride
that Col. Roose-
welt swung along,
and Mrs. Roosevelt
had difficulty in
keeping pace with
him. Both were in
their pew at Christ
, Episcopal church
: 10 minutes before
: services began.
! Every one was
surprised to see
! Mr.. and Mrs. Roose-
} velt come to church
} on foot. Their
! children, Miss Eth
: ell and Kermit,
: We're not so brave.
: All occupied the
usual family pew.
{ Although Roosevelt
: is a member OF the
( Dutch Reformed
: church, he partook
! of the sacrament
) of the Lords sup
: per with Mrs.
( Roosevelt and their
) children.
s 7 h e Roosevelt
{ family left the
: church before the
services were quite
! over, and on the
} W a y exchanged
I greetings with
I lHoSe present
: During the aft
{ ernoon Roosevelt
! remained in his Ii
! brary reading. He
! is thoroughly en-
I joying a much
! needed rest. No
J visitors have been
! received at Sa ga
} more hill. Roose-
; welt is passing his
: mornings indoors
s and afternoons out
: of doors. He in
5 sists on having a
s certain amount of
{ exercise in order
5 to keep in trim.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
Illinois Woman Says She Will
Demand Legacy From
Estate
Tells of Early Incidents and
Cause of Brothers Leaving
His Home
OF Original Family of Is But
Three Children Are Live
ing Today
IS-eoiol Dispatch 10 The CALI

n REPORT, Ill, March 7.-Ofering
proof that she is sister OF E. j.
Lucky" Baldwin, and declaring
that she viii make formal demand for
legacy from his vast estate, Mrs.
Mary Baldwin NORM. one of the most
prominent women Of Freeport. today
astonished the community by the an
nouncement Of her relationship with
the millionaire
Mrs. Norm has not seen her brother
since she was 3 years OF age. when he
left the family home at New Diggings,
wis. because OF continuous disagree
ment with his stepmother. She has
been in communication with him, how
ever. at various intervals during their
lives. Mrs NORM recently became 81
years Of age. She has been a resi-
dent Of Freeport for many Sears and
is comparatively poor Out of the
original family Of Is children Mrs.
MoHn asserts that but fvo others now
survive Baldwin. bot brothers. John
\. OF Lincoln. 1ormel mayor OF that
city. and Henry Of Shullsburg. Wis, an
old soldier.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
COAST
EASTERN

Lieutenant Commander James H. Reid dives
from hospital window. Page 1
President Taft rides after attending church
and Roosevelt rests after walking to service
and back. Page
Edith Hamilton of California. member OF
Fluffy Rufhes company, dies suddenly in Bos-
ton. Page @
Mrs Mary NORM OF Freeport. H., claims to
be sister Of E. J. Lucky Baldwin. Page L
Perjury by man Of prominence charged in
Carmack murder trial Page 3
Long session reported to be required for tarin
revision. Page 2
Protest by Catholic societies against postcards
that ridicule Irish and st. Patrick. Page 6
Emil Jordan. arrested on murder charge. was
once lion tanner at Coney Island. Page 9
Lewis Nixon expresses faith in aerial navi-
CATION at automobile club dinner. Page 3
Helen Gould entertains 500 bluejackets from
battIeships Of north Atlantic squadron Page 6
Hirschel Hogg, member OF murder band es-
capes from jail. Page 3
Murder mystery near Washington, D. C.. puz-
zles police Page 3
William Loeb Jr. assumes charge of New
York customs house tomorrow. Page 2
Presidents wife will conduct her own domes-
tic arrangements. Page @
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TO-DAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY s6
MONDAY. MARCH s. 1909
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

1ESTERDAY-Partly cloudy; northwest wind;
maximum temperature Sc minimum 46.
FORECAST FOR TODAY-Fair: moderate
northwest wind. Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
FOREIGN

Pope's illness is commencing to cause appre-
hension. Page L
Russians honor New Yorker for aid in found
ing y. NJ c. A. in Russia. Page 1
Social reyolutionists attack French premier,
but are suppressed by police Page
Two shocks Of earthquake in Ecuador throws
popuiace in panic Page II
Asiatic squadron to spend several months on
cruise Of northern waters. Page IL
Frederick Palmer writes of travel in Central
America. Page u
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SUBURBAN

Youths plan 10 search for fortune supposed to
have been hidden by old time bandits. Page
Aged Waterman passes night neck deep in
mud Page
st. Patriek's day to be observed with several
celebrations. Page
Many improvements are being planned in the
transbsy cities. Page
Cement worker crushed under car and wit
nesses say ne eourted death. Page
Heavy vote expected in Oakland city cleo
ton. Page 8
Singer draws many music lovers to Greek
fheater at state university. Page
COAST
Francis E. Keerl. San Francisco salesman. ar
rested in san Jose. Page 6
Redwood City supervisors will insist that
Eikeren Katlers make good shortages. Page
Writer Of threatening letter tells Sacramento
store manager 10 deposit cash. Page
E. r. Thompson. city attorney Of Stockton.
dies Of Brights disease. Page
Black asphaltum oil in paying quantities dis
covered near Lander. wyo. Page )
Charles yobrmann formerly OF san Francisco,
drops dead in Los Angeles while buying theater
ticket Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
LEGISLATIVE


LEGISLATIVE
Surveyor general illustrates clever scheme OF
Fred W. Lake TO secure more than 10000 acres
Of state school land. Page L
P. H. McCsrthy's denial that he suggested
action on Islais creek project provokes Assem-
blyman O'Neil. Page
Assemblymen aroused at Stanton's pocket
Veto Of Japanese resolution. Page
CITY
Society woman makes startling charges against
husband in suit FOR divorce. Page 1
Many friends won by Florence Gear in the title
role Of Marrying Mary Page
City secures right TO proceed at once with
construction OF Hetch Hetchy system. Page
Barney Murphy. once millionaire, RECEIVERS
from long illness, but is now almost a
pauper. Page Il
Authorities awaiting words from husband Of
Mrs. Louise J. Jones. Page
Many relations Of President Taft are resi-
dents Of California. Page L
Of everything portable. Page IL
Thug attacks woman in own home and escapes
with loot Page II
JOSEF i-neFinne displays genius as pianist, with
singing touch and talent for big things. Page
Hindu peanut trust is dealt severe blow by the
police. Page IL
Frank B. McKevitt may be chosen manager Of
fruit growers. Page
Western Pacific lets contracts for $1,000 600
worth Of bay equipment Page
Celebration for St Patrck's day arranged and
Archbishop Rlordan invites Irish societies to al
tend mass. Page 3
Dr. wiifred L. Grenfel tells about his work
along Labrador coast. Page @
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
SPORTS

Fast greyhound Colonel North proves surprise
at lngleslde eoursng park. Page
White sox handily beat the Oakland team on
a sloppy field before big crowd. Page :
Seals beat the White sox. to B. in spec
tseular game at Recreation park. Page
Turfmen await announcement by T. H. VII
liams before making plans for future rae.
ing Page
Maurice Mclaughlin wins first honors in
Golden Gate park tennis tournament Page :
Members Of San Francisco ny casting club open
season at Stow lake. Page >
White sox team No. ? and Los Angeles each
win game. Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
MINING

Mother lode keeps Welding rich ore, and
precious is plentiful in Amador county
mine Page IL
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
EDITORIAL

President Ripley's gloomy mood. Page 4
Waste OF time on freak legislation. Page /
When a mother deserts her child Page 4 4
Neglect Of pavements by the railroads. PA
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-08
WOMEN'S CLUBS
MARINE

Clubwomen look forward to meeting OF state
federation at Del Monte in May Page 4
MARINE
Barkentine Irmgard beats barkentine Coronado
in race up from Honolulu. Page
LABOR
High jnks held by boiler makers to celebrate
end Of long standing dispute Page 6
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-25
lWlLIAr1 JOHNSON

a far better commander and tactician
than many of the British officers he
served with, and he brought his Iro-
quOis braves up to q state Of efficiency
such as they never before had attained
He was a natural orator, too, and could
rouse his people to the best effort of
which they were capable. He and his
Indians bore the brunt of the battle at
Oriskany, and it was no fault of his that
St Leger was defeated.
The result at Oriskany was a fearful
blow to Brant's pride. After that he
stopped at nothing to visit revenge
upon the COntinentals. He joined forces
with Colonel John Butler, the notorious
Tory, and with Buffers son Walter and
his name became a terror in the land.
His raids upon the unprotected whites
along the border were so rapid and Sc
cret that he seemed to have the power
of ubiquity.
The years 1777 and I778 were dark and
bloody ones for Joseph Branr. The
Wyoming pa, Springfield, CObleskill
and Cherry Valley massacres are
charged to him. Although Brant was
with, the Buffers on the Wyoming expe-
dition, he does not appear to have been
present in the slaughter Of the men.
women and children, Thomas Camp
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-25

chief. From that time forward events
crowded fast. The Boston tea party had
stirred the colOnists, preparations were
being made all the way from Massa-
chusetts to the Carolinas to resist the
odious taxes imposed by an obstinate
parliament and a foolish and periodic
ally insane monarch, and Lexington
was near at hand. Joseph Brant,
raised suddenly to the rulership of a
people, had to decide which side he
would take In the coming struggle.
There is some doubt how Sir William
would have acted. He was a very loyal
officer of the crown, but, judging by
his letters, there is a likelihood he would
have cast his lot with the Continent
ais.
In war, as in a horse race, the Indian
wants to look the candidates over be-
fore picking the winner. Joseph Brant
knew America, but he didn't know Eng
land, so he went to London early in
1776. His visit created a sensation. He
was the most cultured Indian the Eng
fish had seen. He was presented at
court, and George III took a great fancy
to him. The king made him a colonel,
showeTed presents on him and never
seemed to tire of hearing the chief talk.
Charles James Fox, one of the most
brilliant and dissipated statesmen of the
time, became the Indians closest friend
in England. Boswell, then at the height
of his fame, went into raptures over
him, and ROmney, who, next to Sir
Joshua Reynolds. was the greatest
painter in England, painted the Indians
picture.
But the honors and the favors that
had been shOwered upon him in Eng
land did not turn Brant's head. Great
and powerful as he knew England to be,
he also knew much Of the spirit and en-
durance Of the colOnists.
He and Sir William had discussed the
situation many times in the day just
before Sir Williams death, and Sir
Williams judgment had been that if
it ever came to a point where the col
onists revOlted, England never would
be able to conquer them. So Brant
pondered. He knew it was the crisis
of his life. His people were restless
and eager for action. The British were
pressing and insistent upon obtaining
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-25
THE TALE OF AN AMATEUR
BY MARION HILL

All this time the audience was sitting
out there, tanning itself and waiting for
| the curtain to ring 10.
| III tell them he's been taken i'll. and
I thdt with their permission we will make
| a change in the cast and 20 on as well
/ as we are able" said Carson. starting 10
/ go.
/ Tommy" warned Jessica. I'VE have
| oelittled the audience too much al
ready. wearing make-shift gowns and
ln1lcung drunk and disOrCerlv on
| them. Don't hand them out fairy tales
or they'll hiss you, and you'll deserve it.
! Tell them the truth and trust to their
! sympathy"
! So Carson bluntly told them what
/ they knew, but got in some iDera tiariny
| touches by cOmplimenting their for
| Dearance, and things like that, till they
! good-naturedly rose at him, applauded
/ MIN to the echo, and patiently waited
/ till big shift had been made in all
! the mems parts and we were ready to
go on again. And when Jessica aDpeared
IN the stunning little gown she owned.
! accompanied by the conscious apd
| handsome Carson as the minister. why.
! the audience nice-temperedly gave them
| the reception Of their lives.
All this to explain how il Is that in
mjdseasons we were obliged 10 commit
the madness Of saddling ourselves With
the horrible services Of an amateur
EdWa Booth, if you pleasei Not that
| we stood that last for more than q min
| ute. No "Edwa Booth" for US. dcsDite
the program! We dubbed the chap
| Boots before he had been with us
| long enough to turn around
It was on Mills glowing representa-
tons that we took this Booth along
with US, leaving the semi-tn5ane Nelson
to recuperate as best he might. Booth
was pictured to is as wonder. and we
were plainly told that we might thank
our stars we were able to induce him TO
accompany US. Not that any of US were
stupid enough to hope for great things.
We merely trusted the fellow might be
| trained to be passable; for we knew
well, if Mill did not, that the most bril-
liant amateur in the world is ALWAYS in
hnitely poorer than the poorest Drofes-
sional. This is queer, but a fact. Ours
was case of Jack-at-a-pinch. however
and there was no professional 20 be had
and we were billed the next night in a
faiT-sized town, where we did not quite
dare juggle along on a crippled cast.
moreover, of the stage, there was some
thing rather hkable about Booth. a
something which we all instinctivelv
recognized in spite Of the fact that we
hated him most cordially, according u
inevitable custom, for the reason that
heentailed a series of rehearsaIs. Re
hsarsals and one-night stands certainly
mark the limit of human endurance.
After arrangements were made, our
new man had but an hour to get his
wardrobe together and make our tram.
He did it, however, and we all heart
lessly went to our berths, leaving him
pOp-eyed and nervous, studying his
part. We got into town at noon, break
tasted at 1, rehearsed from . till 6. bolt
ed down dinner, got back to the the
atre at Z. and. while we were making
up, put Boots through as lively All hour