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The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
a DELEGATES ARE
SEATED WHO'LL
VOTE FOR TAFT
ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS CON-
TESTS DECIDED WITH VICTORY
FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR
HITCHCOCK IN.

CHICAGO, June 6.-The Republl-
can national committee, without call
In the roll. yesterday decided the Ala
bama a. Arkansas contests, involving
"a seats In the Republican national
convention in favor OF delegates In
structed for Taft
The victory for the Taft forces was
sweeping. not even a division being
required TO determine the will OF the
committee. Contests from Florida,
Georgia and Kentucky will be heard
today, the total number Of seats az
fected being "a.
The proceedings would have been
devoid OF interest had II not been for
an effort to prevent Frank II. Hitch
cock. the Taft manager. and Arthur
+. Slater, former assistant secretary
OF the treasury, and Chas. G.. Phelps,
OF Washington, both assistants to
Hitchcock, from sitting in Judgment
on the contests. These men held prox-
les OF the members OF the national
committee from New Mexico. Alaska
and North Dakota. respectively. Their
entrance into the executive session OF
the national committee provoked Jo-
seph b. Healing. United States attor-
ney for the district OF Indiana. man.
ager for Vice-President Fairbanks
and Representative James Francis
Burke, OF Pennsylvania, who acts in
similar capacity for Senator Knox
TO make vehement protests from the
outside
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
BABE MAY UNITE
WARRING PARENTS

When Mrs. Lola Clasper entered
Judge Hosmers court room Friday
afternoon TO contest the suit for d.
vorce started by her hus band, Charles
s.. she saw her two-yearold son for
the first time since he was five weeks
old She kissed the child passionate
~, while the babe looked wonderlngly
at the strange woman who. had clasp
ed him SO tightly The evidence dis
closed only an unfortunate mlsunder-
standing between the husband and
wife For two years Mrs. Clasper
has been living at her home In Alta
mont, H., and the husband in Detroit.
The child has been living with Its
faithful grandmother. The husband
asked for a decree on the grounds OF
desertion. but Judge Hosmer decided
that Mrs. Clasper was entitled 10 the
divorce. with alimony az s. per week.
He urged the parties TO get together,
and the attorneys In the case prom
Used TO do what they could 10 bring
about "a reconciliation. The child will
remain with It's grandmother
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
Around the State
in a Hurry

Maple Rapids-Auditor-Ge Brad
ley last night addressed an audience
that packed the hall He discussed
taxation OF telegraph and telephone
companies and primary legislation.
Henry Walbridge, Of ST. Johns. and
E. ], Mornet also. spoke briefly.
Battle Creek-Taken with cramps
while bathing in deep water at Beadle
lake. Earl Burden. "a. was drowned
while his companions were helpless to
aid him. The body was recovered. His
mother was overcome by shock and
having heart trouble fears are enter
tanned for her recovery.
Iona--After the testimony of six
witnesses had been heard, the exami-
nation OF Joe Droste. of Clinton
county, charged with fatally stabbing
Benno Cook, young man Of Pewamo,
has been put over one week.
Battle Creek-From the report of
the grand secretary. James Cook. of
Jackson, the United Commercial Trav-
elers OF Michigan have learned that
there are now exactly Liza members
in Michigan. with IL councils.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
MN STANTON IS
TAKEN BY DEATH
WAS PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC
LIGHTING COMMISSION AND
WELL-kNoWN CITIZEN.

Marvin M. Stanton, president OF the
public lighting commission, died early
Saturday morning in his residence.
No. 112 Park View-ave. He had been
Ill for some months and had under
gone several operations.
Since 1870, Mr.. Stanton had been
a resident OF Detroit, coming here
then as salesman for Charles Higgins,
wholesaler OF that day. Two years
later he went into business with
George l.. Sampson and Austin Il.
Morey, in the clothing manufacturing
and jobbing business which he has
conducted ever since.
Mr.. Stanton was born IN Otsego
county. New York, In 1S47, his father
coming to oxford. Mich, some years
later. He was educated in Alfred col
lege, New York. In 1872, he was
married to Miss Alice Lee, who sur
wives him, as does his only son, NJ. Lee
Stanton. Mr. Stanton was a member
OF Detroit CommanderY. Knights Tenn
plar and also a member OF Westmin-
ster Presbyterian church.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06

ed, the Tennessee proceeded 10 San
Pedro at 10 knots.
When the smoke came from the
fire room. the call for fire was sound
ed all the crew went to their stations
in perfect order; fire grenades. axe
men and the men stationed at the fire
were there in very quick time, and 10
TO 20 lines OF hose were ready to turn
on the fire.
The ship was undergoing inspection
by the commander, second division,
and had been under way for over two
hours. the engines, boilers and all ma
chinery working perfectly, fully equal
to the acceptance trial.
Several OF the crew behaved with
heroism and will be reported 10 the
department later. when fun particu-
lars are known"
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
8 DEAD, Is HURT
AS RESULT OF
CAR CRASH
LITTLE DAUGHTER OF ROADS
MANAGER, AND SOCIETY GIRL
IN GOWN AMONG VICTIMS AT
ANNAPOLIS.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, June Eight
persons are dead and 10 injured az
the result OF head-on collision Of
two crowded trolley cars, near Camp
Parole. two miles from annapolis,
yesterday.
Both cars were demolished. They
were running at such terrific speed on
the tracks OF the washington. Balti.
more q Annapolis Electric Co.'S line
that the motormen were unable to
bring them 10 stop on a dangerous
curve in time to prevent the accident.
Shade trees hid the cars from view
until they were only q few feet apart.
One OF the killed Is the little daughter
Of the general manager OF the road.
Another Is Miss Harris, a society girl.
who was on her way 10 ball at the
Annapolis naval academy. She was
found dead, clad in her ball costume,
beneath the wreckage. Two men &C
companying her were founc lying
dead in their evening clothes.
The dead
GEO. w. GREEN. Jr., Baltimore.
MISS HARRIS, philadelphia.
VIM. NORTON, Baltimore. employe
of Aunar & Co.
JAMES O'NEILL, motorman of car
from Baltimore. home said TO be In
New York.
A. II. SCHULTZ. Baltimore.
- SCHRINER, Waterman for tho
Washington. Baltimore 4 Annapolis
Railroad Co.
MAY SLAUGHTER, 3, daughter Of
VIM. Z. Slaughter, general manager
OF the railroad company.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN. % years
old, reported TO have lied in Balr.
more.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
SAYS PROHIBITION
LAW IS SUCCESS
IN KANSAS
REV. }. M. eARKLEY, HOME FROM
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING,
TELLS RESULT or HIS lNvEsTI.
CATIONS.

The Rev. j. NJ. Barley, d. D.. who
has just returned from the general
assembly of the Presbyterian church
in America, held the last week of May
in Kansas City, Mo-, made an invest-
CATION OF conditions in Kansas under
the prohibition law, and says that it
has proven a success.
THE Hon. c. w. Trickett, of Kan
sas City, Kas.," says Dr. Barley" de-
livered an address before the com
missioners at the assembly temper
ance night, and told US that notwith-
standing the prohibition law in that
state, there were over 200 saloons in
the county OF Wyandotte, in which
Kansas ity is located on June 8, 1906,
and in just one month after he took
office he had driven every one OF
them out. The business men went
TO him and begged him TO enforce the
law, and he did IT, Not only did he
drive the saloons out, but he also
closed all disreputable places.
The people say that there are hard
times in Kansas as result OF pro-
hibition, but | say that this is not
true. Kansas City, Kas., has the
building rate Of any city since the
saloons were closed.
Judge William H. Wallace, Of Kan
sas City, Mo-. the man who said that
the Sunday laws shall be enforced,
and demonstrated that they can be.
also spoke at the temperance meeting
In the University Workers con.
ference, plans were laid for carrying
on work among the students, and |
had the honor TO be made chairman
OF the committee on resolutions.
The assembly began May q and
was a gathering. there being S19 com.
missloners. embracing four colors OF
men, white black, yellow and red.
Commissioners were present from
every state in the union. as well as
Alaska, Porto Rico, Cuba, the Philip
pines and all the mission fields of the
world. | was also made chairman OF
the electing sections and theological
seminaries. The greatest interest
was shown in evangelism, foreign and
home missions, and temperance.
The assembly organized what we
call an executive commission, a body
of men chosen to represent the church
at large over the country. directing
how matters shall be conducted in
certain cases between the annual
meetings Of the assembly.
THE evangelistic meeting was con.
Quoted by Evangelists Chapman and
Alexander, and | never heard such
singing In my life. The hall In which
the meeting was held will seat $4,000
people, and that was two-thirds filled.
The preaching and the singing of that
vastk body Of men was inspiring.
Il visited relatives in Kansas after
the assembly had completed its work,
coming later 10 Illinois where | Wis.
tied friends. Taken as a whole. the
assembly was a great success. II will
meet next year In Denver, Col"
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
BOSTON WOOL,

BOSTON, June 6.-The Commercial
Bulletin OF Boston, making its report
upon statistics gathered for the gov
eminent today says or the wool mar
ket: The marketNis quiet. but a little
firmer, with a slight advance obtained
on quarters blood fleece and Argentine
low crossbreds on the whole the sit
uation' IS, brighter and the outlook for
business better, The shipments OF wool
from Boston TO June g. Inclusive, ac-
cording 10 the same authority. We're
63.020hS92 pounds. against 1875, 900
pounds the same time last year. The
receipts 90 June 4. inclusive were CO.
332,3l6 pounds, against 1O5.7l5, Ss5
pounds the same period last year"
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
Actor and Actress to Wed.

Miss Lulu Beeson, of the Rose
buds" now playing at the Avenue
theater, and Comedian Same Rice, OF
the same company, will be married
June IS In the home OF Mr.. Rises mo-
Their on Long Island Mis- Beeson says
they have known each other but two
weeks, but that It was a case OF love
at first sight.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
EXPLOSION KILLS s
ON THE CRUISER
TENNESSEE
EIGHT OTHERS INJURED AS BOIL.
Err LET'S GO WHILE VESSEL
sPEEDs-JAcKIEs SHOW THEM.
SELVES TRUE HEROES.

SAN PEDRO. Cal. June Six men
are dead and eight are injured as the
result of an explosion OF a boiler in
No. 3 fire room OF the United States
armored cruiser Tennessee, shortly
before l o'clock. yesterday morning.
When the accident occurred the Ten
nessee was of Point Huenene, Cal,
and was running at 10 knots an hour
during speed trial.
The dead
A. REINHOLD machinists mate,
second-class, Germany.
GEO w. MEEK, first-class fireman.
Skidmore. Kas
GEO WOOD. water tender. Scran-
ton, Pa.
E c. BOGGS, second-class fireman.
Woodlawn, Ala
c. s. MAXFIELD, second-class fire
man, Toughkenamon. Pa.
S. S. TEMATTIS, first-class fireman,
Norfolk, Va.
The injured: L. T. Burns, coal
passer. New York Walter S. Burns,
coal passer. Brooklyn, n. Y; ]. p. A.
Carroll. second-class fireman, Hart
ford, Conn; r. w. Watson, fireman.
second-class, East St Louis MS; r.
F.. Rutledge. coal passer, Athens, Pa;
G.. NJ. Corns, fireman, second-class,
Ironton. o.: A. Mayes. water tender,
Brooklyn, " Y: H. Fitzpatrick, fire.
man, firstclass. Brooklyn.
Maxfield and Temattis survived the
shock for a short time They died aft
er being taken from the fire room.
Acts Of Heroism.
Reinhold and Meek were stricken
dead az their posts. Boggs and Wood
crawdled or were dragged into an adj
Joining fire room. and died almost i'm
mediately The surviving seamen, all
Of whom received injuries showed the
greatest heroism in aiding their UNI
fortunate mates
When the first outside rescuers en-
tered the wrecked fire room it was in
utter darkness. the steam and SCOT
covering the electric lights and cell
ing and walls with a thick coat.
1T was a hell hole said one of the
surviving seamen. Everything seemed
all right when. without any warning,
the shower OF hot cincers. steam and
ashes burst out OF the fire hole. The
boys dropped all over the room and
none or us knew what udu ndppeuSu.
Those OF us who were able to scramble
10 our feet opened the door when the
compartment cleared and we began
dragging the boys out"
Martyrs to Duty
The impression among the officers
and crew is that Reinhold and Meek
were martyrs to duty for they were
found dead where others escaped and
remained at their posts to the last
The accident served to demonstrate
the complete efficiency OF the navy fire
irill. There was no confusion.
The Captains Statement
Capt. Thomas b. Howard, OF the
tennessee. In an official statement;
hade before the last two victims had
2lccumbed. said:
About 1880 a. m. yesterday, during
I'm speed trial, a boiler burst in No. 8
room aboard this vessel, killing
] lr ment and injuring ten.
After communicating with the first
Ision. L. s Pacific fleet. and receiv-
additional dressing for the wound
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06

The Gerard Stormfeltz. Loveley Co.
made he following sales during the
pas. week
Lot on south side of Bethune-aye,
between Second and Third. $1,000;
lot on west side Of Baldwin'aye. be
tween Goethe and Charlevoix, 1915.
lot OH corner OF Lawton and North
Grand Boulevard $1,000 lot on north
side OF Richtou-ave. between Wood
ward and Hamilton, 1865; LOT ON north
side OF Jefferson. between Garland
and Bewick. $500; lot on west side
OF Garland between Jefferson and
Kercheval $3.50.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
PAVING BIDS SEVEN TO
TEN PER CENT LOWER

Plenty of labor and a slight cheap
ening in materials are given as the
reasons for the lower prices for con-
tract paving which are being received
by the city this season. II is certain
that there is reduction OF from seven
to- ten per cent In bids as compared
with previous seasons.
Another reason for lower prices, as
Secretary Magee Of the department OF
rublic works views IL. is the falling
off In work for big corporations. Last
year one OF the telephone companies
alone spent n quarter OF million dol
lars in contract work in the city.
Heating and electric companies have
elso done an immense amount in sea
sons past. but are now satisfied for
the time being with their conduits
and tunnels and are building no new
ones. The railroads, which nave TAX
en- a great many laborers out OF De-
troit during the summer, usually. are
not using many men now.
The contractors are keener In their
bidding. with the paving contracts the
principal things In sight
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
Ann Arbor-Through the generosity

NHH NTUVT- III VubH NIIt kVIIVTV5INF
OF Col. and Mrs. Chas. Bogardus, OF
Pellston. Mich. the University Of
Michigan has come into possession. OF
LAO acres OF land. partly timbered,
fronting on Douglas lake and located
half way between Pellston and Che
boygan. for a site for the summer en-
cheering camp.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06

Mldland-His strength failing him.
John Costello, 16. sank exhausted and
was drowned before his companions
tonight while bathing in the Tittaba-
wassee river. Several boats were
brought and the body found. His
friend, Frank Towsley. tried in vain
10 save him and was himself nearly
overcome.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
Refused Officers Aid.

After Philpott disappeared, the fam
lily refused TO ask the officers TO aid
them in the search as they believed
him TO be hiding somewhere in the
But as time went on
and nothing was heard from him, let
tiers were written TO each OF the rela'
tives and IL was in answer TO one Of
these letters that the Omaha dispatch
was received. Those who know Phil
pot best, say that they do not believe
him TO be insane, but that his actions
are simply the result Of ill-humor and
fancied wrongs. In the light OF his
refusal TO return home. It is consid-
cred likely that the family will seek
a settlement Of the property.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06

Pontiac. w. Bird. the man who
was appointed temporary guardian
for Henry c. Ward. the millionaire
whose family in trying to prove him
incompetent. was the sole witness III
the case. yesterday Bird related that
on one occasion Ward took bath in
Lbs hotel and forgot to lock the door
of the room. After he had emerged
from q plunge. a woman entered the
room, but left hastily. Ward gave or
ders for the removal OF his baggage
TO another hotel the next day.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06

Some people derive lot of satisfac-
ton from thinking that they are
thinking.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06

Don't sacrifice quality for quantity
and cheapness. when YOU order bottled
You viii not repent ~ Phone Main
31s FOR n case.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06

BusIness-lIkc Printing. No fuss and
no feathers The plain. neat kind. that
looks right Times Printing Co., -
John R-st.-PAope- llaSs-
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
DISSERTATION OF
SABBATH DEPLQRED
CIVILIZATION is ROTTEN WHEN
THIS PREVAILS, SAYS JUS
TICE HARLAN.

Associate Justice John Harlan, Of
the federal supreme court, told the
members of the Presbyterian Alliance,
at the banquet In the Hotel fuller Fri
day eening. that he had enjoyed each
day OF his stay in Detroit so we'll that
he considered each a red letter day.
And he will come back to visit the
bar OF the city again next year when
the supreme court OF the United States
is not In session.
In replying TO toast at the banquet,
he went into the history of the Pres
byterian church in America, showing
that its constitution had had large
influence in the forming OF the ma
tional constitution.
Il take PRIDE" he said, that the
essence of Presbyterianism is that IL
cultlvates individuality and 1t is the
strength OF individuality that makes
men more fitted and determined to
oppose the pernicious doctrines of the
present day that are called socialism
and paternalism"
He deplored the widespread ten
dency to desecrate the Sabbath and
make 1t a holiday, saying that in
countries where such custom prevails
civilization is rotten to the core.
Prof. w. T. Wilson, of Princeton
university, talked OF the education OF
Presbyterian ministers. saying that
men cannot be too well educated to
lead the religious thought of the
world
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06

Ruslness-iike Printing No fuss ard
no feathers. The plain neat KIND, that
looks right Times Printing Co.. 10
John r st Phone lAsN
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
Justice Mods In Court.

The last case in which arguments
were heard by Justice Harlan In the
federal court was that Of John Steven
son VS.. Grasselli Chemical Co. The
venerable, associate justice was evil
IDENTIFY somewhat sleepy. and during
the citing of federal decisions by the
lawyers, his head leaned slowly back
and Mr.. Justice Harlan was soon far
away In dreamland. He came TO after
while. however. and manifested his
usual interest In the case.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
RICH FARMER WHO
VANISHED, IS NOW
A LABORER
JOSEPH PHlLPoTT, OF GRAND
BLANC TOWNSHIP, LEFT HOME
THROUGH GRIEF OVER FANcIED
MISTREATMENT BY FAMILY.
(From a Special correspondent.)


FLINT. Mich. June 6.--Disappoint-
ed and grieved, SO he said, over the
treatment accorded him by his. fam
lily, Joseph Philpott, well-known
farmer. of Grand Blanc township.
after marketing a load of produce in
this city. disappeared one day late
last fall. Nothing had been heard
from him since that time, in spite OF
his relatives efforts to find him, until
yesterday dispatch came from Oma-
ha, Neb., saying that Philpott was
living In that city with his brother
and working upon the streets as a
common laborer.
Philpott, says the dispatch. refuses
TO discuss family affairs and to give
any reason for his action, save that
he believes his family was united
against him In trying TO make his life
miserable and that every man, after
he has attained 90 years OF age. should
live alone"
Philpott has always been a hard
working man and had accumulated
considerable property and good
farm in Grand Blanc township. About
two years ago, he had some little
trouble with his family and became
melancholy and later. morose. He re-
fused TO eat at the tablew It'll the
family and fixed up bin in the gran
airy and lived there by himself, re-
tusing to take any interest In the
management OF the farm, or advise
with his wife and sons upon the sale
of produce, leaving the matter entire
ly 10 their care. He would often go
TO the village OF Grand Blanc and buy
himself a few things and sometimes,
1t is said, he discussed family matters
With HE friends
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06
Lett Business to Family.

He was evidently satisfied With the
manner in which his property was
being handled and the sales that were
made, as he never inquired as to
prices received. nor did he seek a
share OF the proceeds. The sons fire.
quently urged their father TO come
TO the house and live, but he always
refused and would give them no rea-
son for his strange action. He had
said, on several occasions, that some
day he was going away 10 start life
over again. but the family placed lit
tie faith in these statements as he
had so often made threats OF this
kind
The Detroit times., 1908-06-06

AI..aBa.r. UnsreIia.. 40 Msars~
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-27
PLAINFIELD.

Mrs. John Perry Is reported as quite
ill.,
f. r Leavitt is having the drug store
and hoHse painted
Joe Brothers il driving stage for san
ford Hooker this week
Charley soule 81 Burlington was in
town Wednesday on business.
Charley Wheeler Is caring Tor OryilIe
CLARK, who Is in poor health
Miss Esther DwineIl Of East Calais
spent Friday at Milford Kisers.
Miss Helen Putney Of Montpelier is
visiting friends IN town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alison Smith spent We'd
nesday ID Marshtield with friends.
Mr, and Mrs. Pliny Morse have moved
into the Batchelder block on Mill street.
Edith. little daughter 81 M. ara Mrs.
Arthur BatchcIaer, Is i'll with measles.
Miss Alice Knapp II III North Mont.
pener with her brother, Lester, for =
few days.
Mrs n. N, Rideont is having repairs
made Oh her house Milford Kiser Is
aoing the work.
Edgar Martin Of Manchester, N. Iii.
visited his brother. Orlando Martin, the
last of this week.
Miss Hattie Reed Of Barre Is spending
few DAYS III town with her sister
AIRS Sol Bartlett.
Mrs. VIM. Sfratton BE Montpelier Is
spending the week with her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. y, T. Leavitt.
AIr. and Mrs S. s. Smith were in
Marshlicld Wednesday to attend the 50th
wedding anniversary of Mfr. and Mrs.
a. #. Shepherd.
Rcv T. r. Chase was In town Tuesday
packing and caring for his household
goods which the to be sent to his new
parish III Guildhal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-27
compIIrsent For American.

Here Ii 4 puff FOR tie American wo-
mana genuine one and from an Eng.
lish source
with no desire to be unpatriotically
invidious, am vet persuaded to dwell
for d further moment on the advance.
ment Of the American woman in the
realms OF fashion. or. rather, one would
say. the right expression Of good dress
ing. The cult has been caught OF sim
pie silhouette, apparently achieved
without the slightest effect. but which.
as has been explained over and over
again, is III reality the epitome Of skill
and extravaganza And with the Amer
leans there IL yet d further extraneous
but important influence In a character
istic strength Of character They have
the poise OF power, the result of an in
ward belief Iii themselves and a firm
conviction that they are or essential
service to the world IN general Those
beautiful backs Of theirs betoken Of
themselves an entire absence of sub
lection, and yet withal the figure Is as
'lissom as the most artistic eye could
desire to find. With some temerity i
advance the claim that the American
exponent Of style has already scared
ahead Of her French sister. But 1t IS a
claim nevertheless Of which !. who
write, have no doubt whatever"