Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-10-28

turning buoy had no effect on the re-
SUR Ihe next man be desired 70 NEE,
vas besch. and be had every cons
aence IN bis ability to ootrov the Aus
tralian.
About the Ceasuls.
WAsHIsGToS. Oct. 27.-The star To.
night saws: Ii is understood that Sec.
resary Bayard does not Contemplate
MAKING any changes in the Consular
setVice II oouHtries south of the United
States Tor some time vet. II is the pol
icy OF TIE state Department to cult
vate more friendly relations With Mex
leo and TIE South and Central American
peoples, and 10 eItead our CONNER
cal intercourse in that direction. 70,
tins reason. the C1nsuls who have al.
ready scured the good opinion of the
sopie with whom they have been, il Is
thooent, Will be Of greater csrvice lust
DOW than would new men who have to
devote the most Of their time at first in
MAKING acq 1aintances and winning
confidence. The delay in appoint
ments TO Consular and diplomatic posi-
tions - ans not more 10 desire 70 re-
spect the tenure Of Office lav than
TO wish to maintain high standing
for the ser vice.
Inferred at Reekland Cemetery.
NYAcE n. ". Oct. N.-The remains
OF Commander Gorringe, who broueh,
the ooelisk 20 this country, were inter
RED at koakland Cemetery. Sparkill, to
DAY. The interment vas private, the
only witnesses being the mother and
sister OF the deosa- sd, and the sisters
husband, an assistant rector of Grace
Church, New York.
Postal Cards. Too.
WAsHrsGTos, Oct. 27.-The Pos,offiee
Department has rendered a decision
declaring that postal cards having spe-
eial deli sery stamp affixed shall be i'm
meaiately delivered the same as letters
With the extra stamp on them.
CunniBgham-Hoyt
NEW YoBk. Dot. IA private we'd
ding took place last evening at Yonkers,
at the residence Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hoyt. The groom
was Lieut.. John M. Cunningham, of
Fort Clark, Texas, and the bride was
Miss Helen Hoyt. A few invited sdests
were present, including General end
Mrs. John A. Logan. Lieut.. Canning
ham IL Mrs. Logan's brother.
A Positive DesiaI.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 27.-Gen. Grants
widow has been greatly grievsd and
panied By the public discussion Of the
domestic affairs Of her daughter. Mrs.
Nellie Sartoris. The Public Ledger is
authorized to say that all reports to the
effect that Mrs. Sartoris has applied for,
or contemplates applying for, a divorce
or separation from her husband are en-
tirely without foundation, and are Of ael
wounds to her feelings.
The Trial Of Ferdinand Ward.
NEW YoRK, Oct. 27.-The County
Court House Was crowded this morning
With people anxious to gain admittance
TO the court room where Ferdinand
Ward was on trial.
BENZ. Fish, paying teller. was recalled
TO the stand. and Ward listened atteH.
lively as he read Of the amounts of the
deposits made by himself and the firm
Of Grant Il Ward. Some of the depos
Its ranged In the hundreds OF thousands.
General Tracy demanded that certain
books e produced, and they not being
At hand. he asked for time to examine
hem. II don't propose to delay this
sase," was the answer of the Judge,
and you will have to get the books the
best way You can"
10 his testimony, Paying Teller Fish
stated that on April 26th. 1884. Grant
I Ward bad balance of $46, TO, and
IN the msrning OF May I'd. Ward was
raising money fer the bank, and he
nan aged to deposit large amount.
by cons mt of counsel the sheets from
sh oh these statements we're given by
witness we're admitted az evidence,
excluding testamentary evil |
ience in regard to the overdtaft. Grant |
L Ward had two accounts, one "soecial'
and the other genera" Ward had an |
acoount and drew against the |
three. The sheets of the accounts were |
also admitted as evidence. Ward had |
spoken to witness about the purpose of |
he special account, but the testimony |
On that point was ruled out upon an OBJ |
lection, and the witness was excused.
Samuel ID. Cornell, bookkeeper of the |
First National Bank, next testified that |
balance on MAY LIST, I'd, Sd, 4th. |
5th and 9th WAS $22i 1888. There were
ns deposits made on those days. Wards
account Was opened in June, 1881. |
Three checks drawn by Ward came
through the clearing house on the morn
ing of May 9th 10 the amount Of
f2l5,ce0.
Ex President Fish testified: Ward
same to see me at my rooms over the
bank three Or four days after tho fail
lre, and said he couldn't help it. He
said had been his best T. lend. told
him that by his deception and treachery
be had ruined me, ruined my family.
ruilei the bank, and had destroyed the
reputation which / had been twenty
ave wears b1ildi0g. In my indignation
raised chair. and be crouchsd on the
hoor. crying. Don't hurt me" told
him IL he were not such contemplate,
hypocritical sneak could kill him. He
srouched on the floor like a whipped
cur. told him he had better commit
himself. drown himself.
poison himself, shoot himself, or do IL
in auv way, so the world would be rid
Of his presence" Ward smiled sarcas-
Iically as Fish described the scene, and
the examination of the president
then closed.
Arrest OF an Alleged EmbesI'er.
Bosros, Oct. s7.-Wm. j. Best.
who was prominently con-
nected with the affairs of the collapsed
tacitie Bank OF this city, was arrested
in New York today. charged with en-
$75.C.) as trustee Of the will Of
the late Francis W. CarIath. Best is
under indictment on strong evidence
that he used a portion Of the securities
In speculation and sold the remainder
outright.
Wall street 0aesatiens.
NEW YORK. Oct. T.-U. 3. 3's 1851,
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American Express l0l. Canada Pa
sific 49%. Canada Southern 43S, Cen
trail Paoific 42As. Burlington 1874 Lack
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lT%. Erie l2l4. Kansas & Texas 27a.
Lake shore SIS, Louisville 4 Mash
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arm Pacific ?5a, Northern Pacific
preferred 53is, Northwestern lo9,
New York Central l02Aa. Oregon Rail
way and Navigation IS. Oregon
Transcontinental 2Tts. Oreeun Improve
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Rock Island l2SiS, Sc. Paul $50, Texss
Pacific PIN. Union Pacific SlS. United
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Western Union 76,
THs Nsw CAMILLE.-For several weeks