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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
ONLY DID HIS DUTY"
GETS CARNEGIE MEDAL

TRENTON, June 6.-Seated In his
modest home In Bellevue-ave., VIM. p.
Van Deventer. railroad man granted
Carnegie medal OF bronze ami $40
a month as long as he lives for per-
sonal bravery. related the incident
which resulted In saving the life OF
one woman and nearly succeeding in
saving another, while he himself, lost
foot under the wheels OF a freight
car last fall.
The mans demeanor was as modest
as his simple home. Mr.. Van Devon
ter said:
II was standing on the bumper OF
freight car to which was attached
drill engine, at a siding. when
saw Katherine Falunger and Eliza
beth Schemper, the former from
Elizabeth and the latter from South
Trenton. They tried 10 cross In front
OF the car | shouted TO them. but
they paid no heed They sought to
plunge ahead.
Il held fast to the freight car with
one hand and tried TO push the wo-
men off the rails with the other |
succeeded In getting one woman of
after she had been struck. but the
other slipped after gave her o
shove. which would have saved her.
One arm was cut off.
My effort made me lose my hold
on the car rail. and lost foot All
of us we're taken TO hospital, where
one OF the women died The other
recovered. Loss of foot has knock
ed me out OF railroading.
II am much pleased at receiving
the Carnegie medal and the monthly
pension. but ! only did as any other
railroad man would have done under
the circumstances"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06

public-spirited. generous to the needy.
conservative in business matters but
always willing to lend aid TO strug
CLING but meritorious enterprises,
honored and esteemed In quarters
where his kindly traits are not sufii-
ciently known TO have endeared him,
II is no wonder that Peter White was
called the first citizen of Marquette
and the upper peninsula or that he
numbered his friends by the legion In
other sections OF the state.
Born in October. 1880, in Rome, n.
Y. Peter was nine years old when
his parents moved to Green Bay, Wis.
He was 10 years OF age when news OF
the great copper discoveries In
Houghton county. Lake Superior.
reached Green Bay The accounts
fred the Imagination OF the boy. He
ran away from home and started for
the promised land, which by the way
he did not reach for some years after
ward. and in the meantime the iron
country had claimed him Young
Peter after voyage by water arrived
at Mackinac island and later made his
way TO the 500. where he endeavored
TO take passage for the copper coun-
! try on the schooner Merchant It VISA
a fortunate thing for him. however.
that he did not have money to pay
his passage and that the captain re-
fused TO permit him 10 work his way,
! for the boat was lost with all hands.
! Comes 10 Detroit.
Young White returned to Mackinac,
/ shipped on the schooner Bella Hub
CONTINUED on Seventh PnKeo
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
EXPLOSION KILLS s
ON THE CRUISER
TENNESSEE
EIGHT OTHERS INJURED AS BOIL.
Err LETS 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. fire room OF the United States
armored cruiser Tennessee, shortly
before l o'clock. yesterday morning
When the accident occurred the Ten
nessee was off Point Huenene. Cal.
and was running at l9 knots an hour
during a speed trial.
The dead:
A. REINHOLD, machinist's 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. Manifold. second-class fire
man, Toughkenamon. pa.
s. s. TEMATTIS, first,class fireman,
Norfolk, Va.
The injured: r. j. Burns. coal
passer, New York; Walter s. Burns.
coal passer. Brooklyn, ". Y; ]. p. A.
Carroll. second-class fireman, Hart
ford, Conn. X. w. Watson. fireman.
second-class. East ST. Louis. Ills. r..
r. Rutledge. coal passer. Athens. Pa:
G. VI. Corns. fireman. second-class.
Ironton. o.; A. Mayes. water tender.
Brooklyn. ~ Y; H. Fitzpatrick. fire.
man. hrst-class. Brooklyn.
Maxheld 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
crawled or were dragged into an ad-
joining fire room. and died almost i'm
mediately. The surviving seamen, all
Of whom received injuries. showed the
greatest heroism ia aiding their un-
fortunate mates "
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06

business associates were speedily sum
moned All were shocked and aston
ished as Mr.. White had seemed in
good health earlier In the morning.
One of those who saw Peter White
stumble and fall to the stone walk was
James B. Mckay. who was crossing
FOREST from the Hammond building.
He hurried TO his side but found
him gasping his last breath. Levi. l..
Barbour, II. c. Potter and Henry NJ.
Campbell were among those who were
Immediately notified and they gath
cred in the mayors office.
A crowd had gathered In front OF
the city hall as soon as the death oc-
Cured. and Sergt. Alvin Hicks, think.
ing someone had been taken Ill. sent
for an ambulance. Learning the man
was dead, he sent for w. r. Hamilton
a Co., undertakers. on suggestion of
some OF the friends
First Citizen Of Marquette.
A biographical sketch of Petes
White is like tale OF romance and
adventure, and so indelibly associated
Is his name with the settlement and
progress OF the upper peninsula that a
review of his life would but be re.
view OF this great mineral and timber
region. He went 20 the peninsula
when the district was a wilderness:
he wrested fortune from the frontier
and he put II to honorable use. Many
are the donations he has made for
education and charity. and many are
the poor families who have been tho
recfpfents OF his bounty ALI unknown
70 the general public. Patiotic and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
PETER WHITE, OF
MARQUETTE, DROPS
DEAD HERE
FALLS ON WALK NEAR CITY HALL
AND EXPIRES ALMOST IMMEDI-
ATELY-MosT PROMINENT MAN
IN UPPER PENINSULA.
Peter Whites Last
Act One or Kindness

The last act OF Peter White
was one OF kindness and con-
sideration for a friend.
As president OF the Mackinac
Island commission, he had call
ed upon William A Perren,
bookkeeper In the city treas
urer's Office. who Is also secre-
tary.treasurer OF the commits
sion. 10 sign the Mackinac
monthly checks. In doing SO he
complimented Perren on his
good work for the commission.
Il was at a meeting OF the
state university regents yester
day and we discussed the APP
pointment OF secretary for the
university, he said. That will
come up In our next meeting ]
would like TO see you get the
position on account OF your
work for the Mackinac commits
sion"
Perren stated that he had not
thought Of the position before
but White insisted that he
would be the proper man and
sat down TO write letter 10 an
other state official on the sub
feet. AS he finished it, he tap
ped his chest with his hand.
Il feel badly here" he de-
clared. Perhaps | had better
go over 10 the hotel and rest.
and then we will go over the
rest of the papers" referring to
some Mackinac Island com
mission matters.
He went away and two min
utes later Perren heard that
White had dropped dead within
sight or the window at which
he had been sitting.
One project in which Peter
White took much interest will
eventuate without his pres
ence. He was a member OF the
commission which had raised
money TO erect a statue OF Fa-
Their Marquette on Mackinac
Island. The order has been
given to the sculptor, Trent
anova, and the statue will soon
be ready to be placed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
PARKER TOO SORE"
TO GO TO DENVER

NEW YORK, June democrats
have heard with alarm that Alton d.
Parker has said that he would mot go
20 Denver 10 attend ratification
meeting
Politicians take 1t that the former
candidate for presidential honors is
not In accord with the program to
boost Bryan into the 1908 candidacy
without opposition. 1t has been known
for months that the head OF the New
York delegation is not in favor OF the
Bryan program nor Bryan himself
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
Meat Prices Go Up.

CHICAGO, June 6.-Wholesale
prices OF dressed beef have taken an
upward jump of IL TO 12 cents a
pound as a result OF sharply decreased
supplies In packers coolers and more
general demand for fresh meats
Butchers say the meat trade is fast
recovering" from the depression re-
sulting from the recent financial strin-
gency.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
Acts Of Heroism.
A Grand Family Medicine.

1T gives me pleasure to speak a
good word for Electric Bitters. 4"
writes Mr.. Frank Conlan. OF No, 43d
Houston-st., New York 1T is a grand
family medicine for dyspepsia and
liver complications; while for lame
back and weak kidneys It cannot be
too highly recommended Electric
Bitters regulate the digestive func-
tons. purify the blood, and impart
renewed yigor and vitality To the
weak and debilitated OF both sexes.
Sold under guarantee at r. G. Kin
sci. Central Drug Co. Gray & worceg-
ter drug stores a0c.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
UNCLE SAM SUES TO
BUST" THE COAL TRUST

PHILADELPHIA. June 6-The first
action against railroads for not observ-
ing the commodity clause OF the rate
law, which vent into effect May l..
was begun by the government here
yesterday. II is a suit against seven
railroads which own coal mines. the
roads at which the clause was aimed
In the effort 10 break up the coal trust.
The defendant roads are the Pennsyl-
vania. Reading. Lackawanna. Central
OF New Jersey. Erie. Lehigh Valley
and Delaware 4 Western. Prelimin-
airy arguments will be heard here
June IS
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
BIG INCREASE IN DEPOSITS.

a LANSING. Mich June 6.-Reneot-
ing the return OF normal conditions
and prosperity. the reports OF the con-
dition OF the 33S state banks and six
trust companies ending May 1 show a
total increase In deposits of s2.942.-
257 SO OF which more than 100000 Is
Ia savings deposits and the remainder
in commercial Loans. discounts mort
cages and securities increased $685.
39i94. The cash reserve Is sl4.S54c
1870 %. q gain OF 3es.l342G.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
HOMER WARREN
NOT CANDIDATE
DECLARES HE WILL TAKE NO
PART IN BOOM FOR
GOVERNOR.

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. June 6.
Especial )-Discussing his boom for
governor, on board the City OF Cleve-
land. Homer Warren. OF Detroit, said
he would not be candidate.
Il have not been "a candidate" he
said. land don't intend to be. | have
taken no part In the so-called boom.
1t was started by my friends and ap-
preciate their kindness. but shall not
enter the race"
Mr. Warren declined TO discuss the
prospects OF Warner and Bradley.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06

Peter White, OF Marquette. one of
the most representative business men
OF the state and the leading citizen of
the upper peninsula. dropped dead in
front OF the city hall shortly before
10 O'Clock Saturday morning
He had Just left the city hall. feel
ing i'll, and was on his way TO the
Pontchartrain to rest when he was
overcome by heart failure, dropped to
the walk near the corner OF Wood
ward-ave. and Fort-st, and died almost
Instantly.
He was recognized at once and ear
ried into the mayors Office. expiring
before he reached there. Friends and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
BOY KILLED BY
FALL FROM AUTO

Despite the efforts OF Drs. c. G. Jen-
nings and Edwin Rodd, Frederick. the
3year-old son Of Lee Bussey, of No.
2S7 Meldrum-ave., died Friday night
from injuries sustained June /, when
he fell from his fathers auto
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
POLICE COURT DOCKET

Alex. Mcmillan. drunk: sentence sus-
pended
william Flanagan. drunk: sentence
suspended.
Con Van Seelen. drunk: sentence sus-
pended
Helen Flanagan, drunk: IS or 80
days.
Joseph Johnson. drunk: sentence sus-
pended
Frank Golden. drunk. sentence sus-
pended
Joseph @. Johnson. drunk: sentence
suspended.
Lee Egan drunk: sentence susended
Edward Sislcy. drunk; sentence sus-
pended
Charles Kelley, drunk. sentence, sus-
pended.
Frank Miller. vacrdncv. DISCHARGED
Roman Quit vagrsncy. discharged
Emanuel J. Hertz. disturbing the
peace. discharged
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
AGED Resident Dies Suddenly.

Charles Krause. aged 6s, a lifelong
resident OF Detroit. died suddenly.
Thursday. In the home OF his daugh.
ter. Mrs Charles Srock, No. l113
Vinewood-ave Coroner Bennett found
that Mr.. Krause had been a sufferer
from cancer OF the liver for some
time and will hold no inquest.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
WIN. ROBERTS, BODY FOUND.

SAULT STE. MARIE. Mich, June
Especial The body OF VIM. Rob-
erts, aged 80. single, who mysteriously
disappeared several weeks ago. has
been found In the river on the Cana
dian side. He was last seen alive on
March %
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
THE WEATHER.

Detroit aud Nicipity-snturday night
and sunday, partly clOudyg continued
warns light to fresh southeastrriy
winds.
Lower Enthusiastically fair to-
night Hnd sunday continued warm.
water, TT mir. ~.
one year aso today-Maximum tenn
perntore, 07I minimum. 81 mean, 80,
weather. clears no precipitation.
The sun rose ne $3.50 a.. and sets
nc 7sof p. m.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06

CHICAGO, June 6-The Repubit
can national committee, without call
In the roll. yesterday decided the Ala
bama and Arkansas contests, involv'
Ing "a seats In the Republican ma
tional convention In favor OF dele
gates instructed 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 hoard
today, the total number OF seats az
feoted being "a.
The proceedings would have been
devoid Of interest had IT not been for
an effort to prevent Frank II. Hitch
cock, the Taft manager. and Arthur
r. Slater, former assistant secretary
OF the treasury. and Chas. G. Phelps.
OF Washington, both assistants OF
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 or
the national committee provoked Jo-
seph b. Healing. United States attor-
ney for the district Of Indiana, mar.
ager for Vlce-President Fairbanks,
and Representative James Francis
Burke, OF Pennsylvania, who acts In
similar capacity for Senator Knox,
TO make vehement protests from the
outside.
But they were seated.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
MISSOURI" PACIFIC
IN A SHAR P
DECLINE
DIVIDEND REDcUTioN CAUSES
STOCK TO BE WIDELY DlSTRl-
eUTED-MoRE GOLD PROB
ABLY WILL GO TO BERLIN.
BY c. E. HARRINGTON.

NEW YORK, June 6.--White the d.
rectors of Missouri Pacific. in passing
the companys semrannual dividend
declared that II was the part OF con-
servatism TO do so, Notwithstanding
the earnings would Justify the contin-
uance OF per cent basis, IL Is diff
cult for Wall-st. to accept this state
ment. as the company has not re.
ported any earnings since the January
statement statement for nine
months July l. last. showed 2.S9 on
the company's capital stock. This Is
equivalent TO an annual rate OF 3.S4
per cent, assuming that another three
months earnings would be as good as
the average OF the preceding nine
months.
If such earnings as these would
Justify continuance on per cent
basis" in spite OF the fact that rail-
road traffic has been progressively de-
clining throughout the major portion
of the time covered by these ngures
and still shows no signs OF substantial
Improvement. then the board might
as easily have considered itself justl-
fed In continuing on per cent
basis.
The dividend reduction brought
sharp decline in Missouri Pacific. The
stock now is widely distributed.
Readjustment In Steel Prices.
Developments during the last few
days can be construed as meaning a
harmonious REIMBURSEMENT OF prices OF
certain classes OF finished stel in the
near future.
Foreign exchange. during the week
lost the steadiness which has charac-
terized II during the two preceding
weeks and developed declining ten
dency.
Probably more gold will be sent to
Berlin, as this movement doesn't de-
pend upon the rates OF exchange SO
much as on the premium offered for
the gold by the Reiohbank. The soon
er the situation at Berlin can be re-
lieved through the shipment Of gold
from New York, the better IT will be
for Europe and the United States.
With money as easy as at present,
there is no inducement for the draw
ing of finance bills and 1t is not ex-
pected that many of these will be Of
fered until just before the time when
cotton begins TO move in good shape
and 1t becomes necessary to provide
means OF purchasing cotton bills
through the influence of loan bills.
The impression is gaining ground
that the Union Pacific bond sale did
not make the close connection with
the stock market that was counted on
by many commission houses.
The stock market closed strong and
moderate buying mostly by room trad
ers caused some further advances In
the few active stocks Missouri Pacl-
fic was an exception to the strength,
declining three points, but recovered
part of the loss before the close.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06

TNNIANAPOLIS, June 6.-Explo-
sions OF acetylene gas at the plant OF
the Prestolite Co. at $3.50 this morn
Ing. wrecked the plant. blew OF the
roof Of the fire engine house next
door and wrefKed the walls CT the Sis
ters' dormitory OF St Vincents hos
pital a panic followed the explosion
I'm the hospital and nurses and pa
tents ran to places OF safety. Several
men were hurt
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06

Don't sacrifice quality for quantity
and cheapness. when you order bottled
You will not repent IL. Phone Main
316 for case.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06

TOLED. o.. June 6.--Lying secluded
in corner OF barn two miles north
of Toledo the body OF Wendell Humid.
of Monroe. Mich. was found by a
farmer. Apparently the man had been
dead two days and IL was the result
OF starvation. Humid. whose mind was
unbalanced. disappeared from his
home al Monroe May %.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06

The organ recital given by Albert
w. Platte, of Saginaw, assisted by
Frederic Martin. basso. OF New York
city. In the Church OF Our Father Fri.
day evening. was a great success A
good-sized audience attended and was
extremely appreciative Of the program
presented by the two artists
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06
TO NOMINATE TAFT
B! ACCLAMAIION,
THE PLAN
ANNOUNCEMENT eY CHIEF BOOM.
Err FRANK n. HiTcHcock-RE
PORTED NO OTHER NAME MAY
BE PRESENTED.

CHICAGO, June 6.-Wm. n.
Taft Will be nominated for presI-
dent by reclamation.
Frank n. Hitchcock, chief
boomer for Mr.. Taft, as we'll az
being a national committeeman
by proxy to pass n his candidates
contests backed by all his sup
porters, today made that unquaii-
fled declaration In headquarters
at the Auditorium Annex.
The Taftites now believe that
no other name will be presented
before the convention, but that Of
their man. and IL 10 predicted II
any one attempts TO get before
the convention with the delegate
fight against Taft he will be ruled
into his chair by parliamentary
tactics.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-06

Job Printing done right, Times Print
fnG Co, 10 John R-st. Phone if9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-21
Changing New Mexico's Name.

The prospect that Arizona and New
Mexico will soon be admitted to the
Union brings on or rather renews, the
discussion of their names when they
are changed from territories to states.
There is no controversy regarding
Arizona, and no doubt it will keep its
present name after its admission, but
there is a very general feeling that the
other territory should drop it's present
designation, so suggestive of the domi-
nation of foreign power, and be given
as d state a name more characteristic
caily American. The name Monte
yuma has been suggested in this con-
it,
A Massachusetts man, Hon. Albert
E. Pillsbury, comes forward with the
suggestion that New Mexico be given
the name of Lincoln upon it's admis-
sion to statehood. He reasons that
this will probably be the last oppor-
tunlty of thus celebrating LincOln'S
fame and that the great president is
deserving Of having his name per
petuated on the roll of states. Nobody
Will question that the memory of Lin
coin is worthy any honor which the
American people can pay it, but many
will feel that the proposed honor is not
all that it is probably felt to be by the
one proposing it. The Boston Herald
and the Boston Globe both endorse Mr.
Pil!sbury's suggestion but it meets OPP
position from the more conservative
Transcript. The matter will no doubt
be left with the people of New Mexico
themselves and there will be general
as to what they will do about
it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-21
TAMPERED WITH DANGER
Finally Had to Give Up Coffee
Drinking.

Because the poisonous drug in coffee
does not kill right out" many persons
do not think there is any poison there.
But there is. Caffeine, the drug in
coffee. causes undue action OF The
heart which results in palpitation and
weakness. These often cause chronic
heart trouble which may shorten life.
"Palpitation. nervousness. insomnia
and other coffee symptoms, are the
danger signals nature throws out TO
the coffee drinker.
while yet an infant on my mothers
knee" writes a Penna. lady, she gave
me sips of coffee. AS grew older, my
appetite for coffee was INDUCED until
| did not enjoy a meal without it
BY the time l grew to womanhood,
began to suffer the consequences. My
stomach had become disordered anu
often at night l could not sleep for
hours on account of palpiiation of the
heart.
Il was induced to stop coffee, but as
soon as | was better. l would again
tamper with danger by going back to
it. After several such experiences, l
tried Postum.
AT first | did not like it. But l soon
found by following directions Oh PMS
that it was easy to make good Postum
and | now sit down to my meals with
a cup of rich golden brown Postum by
my plate and it makes the meal
feast fit for a king.
Best of all. while | enjoy my feast,
my health improves steadily. My
sister, who used to have spells OF
acute Indigestion from coffee. now en-
joys real comfort from Postum, which
We all have three times a day.
"ThereS Il Reason.
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek. Mich Read The Road 10
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine. true, and full of human
interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-21

1t was in the overwhelmingly
Democratic state of Texas that we
find the only county in the whole
country, which went unanimously for
Taft at the recent election There
were 424 votes cast in Zapata county
and every one of them was for Taft.
Although Republican unanimity is I'M
precedented in Zapata, that county has
long been Republican. 1t gave Nc
kinley 462 votes to Bryan's 102 in
1900 and Roosevelt received 1863 to
Parker's %, so it's latest record is not
so portentous OF the breaking up OF
the solid South as it might be Roose-
welt carried IS Texas counties, in 1904
and Mckinley polled more than 1871
900 votes in 1900, but Mckinley's vote
was thrown before the Democrats re
formed" the Texas suffrage laws
Since that reformation the Republican
vote in Texas has sunk to the vicinity
of $4,000