The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-06
WITH MILITARY P0NP
The Remains of Gen. kantz
Will Be Laid Away.
FLAGS ORDERED AT AALF-MAsT
The Mayors Tribute To the Gallant
soldier-Troops May Gene From
Vancouver to the Funeral.

The death Of Gen. 4. V. Ksutz called
forth expressions Of regret from his
friends and comrades not only IN this city
but all over the country. and il has been
arranged 20 give his remains burial be-
coming his distinguished services FlsEs
on ire city buildings were ordered AT half
mast. and sorrow was general
Mayor Phelps issued the following circu-
lar letter yesterday:
son account OF the distinguished service
Ia his country Of Gen. 4. V. kautz. L. :,
A whose death occurred in this city YES
te~dzv I direct that flags be displayed at
half-nast on the city han and other city
buildings until after the flEneral of the de-
ceased and recommend that this example
be followed generally throughout the city.
Gen kautzs whole life was one OF
earnest and able devotion 20 his country.
In war he was brave. active and DerSis-
tent fighter, and won his way 70 high rank
bv force Of merit. In peace he was 3 loyal
citizen end a lover OF American institu-
lions and Of liberty under the law For
evar thirty years he was an earnest friend
% the Pacific Northwest. where in early
years he gained fame as soldier, and
where he chose to spend his declining
years in peace. The city Of Seattle has
good reason TO show its appreciation OF
his worth as citizen, while honorrng enc
OF the nations dead.
Messages of coincidence were received
by the family from friends and comrades
at a number OF military posts throughout
the country. Among the most prominent
received were the following:
Gen and Mrs. Otis Vancouver barracks:
please accept assurances OF our sincere
sympathy and our desire to render assist
ance in every way possible. Do not hesi-
tate to call upon US If we can be of any
service"
r-ox,r~ rrarSav~eIy rrosan,,firv attarray-
OF Cincinnati, and brother-in-law TO Mrs.
Kautz: Express deepest sympathy TO
family from all. Wire IL / can do any
thing
Albert Kautz. Boston, brother of the
general: Am so shocked that can only
me urn with you and the children"
Col. Leopold Markbreit Mrs. Kautz'
brother. Cincinnati: Courage. Ny heart
bleeds for you and your children"
Gov. McGraw: ''Be assured OF my heart
felt sympathy in your deep affection"
Lieuts. Bradley and Sladen, Vancouver
barracks, who travelled through Europe
with the general and his family: "our
deepest sympathiss are with you in your
grief"
The funeral services viii be held tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock from the family
residence and will be accompanied by full
military honors. They will be held under
the auspices of the Grand Army.
both the local posts turning out for
the occasion. telegram was sent
10 Secretary Lamont. who was a personal
friend of the general, asking that COM
pany be sent from Vancouver barracks to
act as escort. A number OF army officers
are also expected to come from neigIbor-
ing posts, and the National Guard Will
also be represented. Gov. McGraw sent
message to Col Green, ordering him to
furnish an escort from the National Guard
and requesting that all the companies OF
the regiment turn out. Company T. has
already volunteered. and the other two
will probably follow suit today.
An autopsy was held yesterday at IL
a. IN. by the attending physicians and sur
geons. The diagnosis OF obstruction OF the
small intestine was confirmed. Just below
the stomach perforation of the small in
testine, due to an ulcer. was found, which
was the immediate cause OF death.
The body will be placed in the receiving
vault at Lake View cemetery temporarily,
and later removed to Arlington cemetery,
the soldiers burial ground, near Washing
ton City.