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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-10
FIVE THOUSAND AT A FUNERAL.
William II. English. the Indiana Mill
fonaire. Carried to Ills Grave.

Indianapolis. Feb. s.-The funeral OF
William H. English took place from the
English hotel. the late residence OF the de-
ceased. at o'clock. and was one Of the
largest ever held in this city. Mr. English
was the wealthlest man i'm the city. bis
property being estimated at from s5,@aeo
to s.. 600 000. and he has taken a prominent
part In the affairs OF Indiana for half a
century The body Law IN state in the cap
itol from o'clock this morning until
o'clock this afternoon, under the guard OF
the Masons. OF which order Mr.. English
was a member. and was viewed by tens Of
thousands OF people. At > o'clock this
afternoon the funeral exercises were held
at the house by the Rev. John p. English,
of New York. a cousin % the deceased
The exercises were simple ard brief. Out
SIDE OF the hotel 5.oe9 persons were gath
cred. the interior being crowded 10 It's Ut
most capacity. The funeral procession was
nearly a mile in length. being headed by
the MasonS. who also conducted the serv-
Ices al the grave The viii was written by
MI English himself few years ago. and
now rests IN the vault of Flefcher's bank.
Il will DC probated tomorrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-10
To Create a British Johannes
burg in Rhodesia.
IT RESTS ON ONE CONDITION.
Whether Gold Can Be Found in Its
Vast Plateaus.
The Pail Mall Gazette TO Have an
American Editor-why Editor Gust
Was Sunmarily Dismissed - Bi-
Mefaiiism in Germany aud Chanc.i.
lor Won Hoheniohe's Declaration.

London. Feb. io-The Times has an arti-
Gle this morning on the plans Of Cecil
Rhodes in South Africa, OF which IL says.
The first chapter in the scheme is the
creation. under British administration,
OF British johannesburg in Rhoaesia-
Mr.. Rhodes believes that the mineral
wealth OF Rhodesia justites a reasonable
hope that within i've years the population
OF Rhodesia will exceed that of the Uit-
lander population I'm the Transyaal In
addition 20 splendid climatic advantages.
experts helieve that the plateaus of Ma
shonaland and Mataheie contain minerals.
Ii is also understood that Mr.. Rhodes
project includes ansintention TO lead tho
way by putting the bulk Of his own large
fortune into the local enterprises and to
encourage the cultivation of coffee. tea.
wool and spices and possibly cotton
The Times says in an editorial on MIR.
Rhodes plan: The foregoing grand
scheme rests wholly upon the condition
that gold can he found. Ii il fails the
scheme must fail. too"
The Daily News publishes an article by
a person who knows Mr.. Rhodes views
and who says he has abandoned the plan
of addressing the meeting of the share
holders OF the Chartered South African
Company because IL is undesirable TO
prejudice the trials arising out OF the jam
eson raid. This writer says Rhodes may
possibly return 10 London in time for the
trial. Mr.. Chamberlain has Professionally
decided that nothing has happened neces-
stating other than such slight modifica-
tions In the terms of the charter of the
South African Company as will place It's
armed force In the city in the hands of an
officer appointed by the crown,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-10
A TRADE IN coRrsEs.
Errors I'm Addresses Lead to q Crew.
some pf-covery.

Washington City. Feb Sowing 70
misunderstanding OF addresses on large
box left at the Baltimore 4 Ohio depot In
this city 10 be forwarded by express, the
existence OF a trade In corpses for dissect-
ing purposes has been unearthed. The box
bore two addresses. and the employees OF
the United States Express Company were
undecided as TO which IL should so. After
the box had been at the station all day the
employees forced its cover and one OF them
thrust in his hand. hoping the contents
would Indicate whether the box should so
to Baltimore or Detroit, as per the two adj
dresses. The man caught hold OF hu-
man body. The box was then opened. and
IL was found TO contain the sadies Of two
women. AT first II appeared that murder
hal been committed and that the bodies OF
the victims were being shipped ont of
town. The bodies were nude. and one OF
then. was that Of an old coloced woman.
The other seemed 10 be the corpse OF a
young woman. . years bid.
After working all day the detectives
came 10 t-e conclusion that the bodies had
been shipped by grave rohbeps. Ii has
leen learned that a regular system for the
shipping OF bodies stolen frcm the ceme-
teT.es about Washington City exists. The
work has been carried on With astonishing
boldness. and dezens OF bodies have been
s. al out of town recently.
This box was addressed 20 Angus Nc
Lane. 90 Pelham street. Detroit. Mich.
Large boxes sent by the SAM set of men
have been forwarded to New Haven and
Hartford. Conn. Baltimore and other
cities. Some were so heavy as 10 leave the
belief that they contained three bodies.
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AsToR,s ENGLISH EDITOR.
An American TO Have Charge of tho
Pail Mall Gazette.

London. Feb. io.--The Times this morn
Ing prints Henry J. G. Gusts explanation
OF his dismissal from the position OF editor
OF the Pail Mail Gazette, in the form OF
correspondence between him and w. w.
Astor. the proprietor OF the paper, Mr..
Asfor gives as his reasons for asking him
10 resign the constant rneers and disparag-
ing comments on America printed In the
Pail Mall Gazette and his disregard for Mr.
Asfor's instructions Mr.. Astor wrote TO
Mr. Gust on February ms follows.
1--WE are suddenly confronted with dan
gerous controversy between England and
the United States, In which ! am deeply
Interested. / cannot longer be responsible
for The utterances Of paper over which
exercise only nominal control i there
fore regret that I am constrained 20 ask
you 10 resign. I sincerely regret the pre-
cipitancy of this action, which Is due 10
the political situation.
The Chronicle understands that Douglas
Strait. who has been made editor on the
Gazette. is only n temporary appointment.
as Mr.. Assor intends 20 secure an American
editor for the paper,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-10
WHY THE BANK FAILED.
President Utiey Still Defends the Mem
ory of His Iata Cashier


Rome. ". Y. Feb. e.-The Associated
Press correspondent had an interview to-
night with President Utley in regard to
the Fort Stanwix bank. President Utiey
said that UP to the present nothing has
been found on the books of the bank TO
show that Cashier Barnard, WHO commit
ted suscide, had appropriated funds to his
personal use. hass is- added that the cash
Ter had exceeded his authority. He stated
that Bank Examiner Van Eranken who
has been appointed temporary receiver.
has thrown out of the bank all paper he
does not know to be all right. including pa
per partly due. The notes TO the amount
Of about 100000 of the j. Winslow Jones
Canning Company, of Baltimore, have been
rejected. as well as about $4,000 of notes
OF the Loveland Canning Company, of
Taberg. ". Y.
In connection with the latter, President
Utley said the stock OF the Loveiand fac
tory is mortgaged by the bank and that
al the present market value 1t would sell
for more than the amount due, thus secur-
ing the bank in fun. on the Jones COM
pany notes several shares OF stock are held
by the bank as security. which he thought
would make good the greater part named
in the notes Barnard had never inform
ed him. he stated. of the extensive tran
sactions of that company and others.
President Uitley sad in his opinion there
was no cause for the appointment OF
receiver. He claims that IL the directors
had been allowed TO settle the banks sf-
fairs they would have raised the neces-
sary $50 900 or sS5o.01o TO do So He would
not. however. have guaranteed 10 raise
the $6oo.oo0 required by the government In
order 10 allow the bank TO go into volun-
tary liquidation. In regard TO the payment
OF the Liabilities Mr.. Utley declared every
depositor would get dollar for dollar.
The president of the Fort Stanwix Ma
tional bank Is a millionaire and the bank
was his pride. He had been It's teller for
thirty years. and owns at the present time
$50, 600 of the si5a, 900 capital stock.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-10
LAND OFFICE DECISIONS.
Tho Northern Pacific Contest Involving
the Hibbs Tract of Land.

Washington City. Feb. 9-Special.-Sec-
retaFy Smith today affirmed the decision
OF the commissioner of the general land
office IN the case Of the Northern Paci-
nc Railroad Company against Robert H.
IIibbs. from the valla Walla. Wash,
land district. The company's application
for a hearing on the contest Is denied on
the ground OF the insufficieney OF the
charge in its affidavit OF contest
Since the case was forwarded to the
department there have been fled some
papers in a case entitled John Chunk
against the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company, involving the tract of land
claimed by Hibbs. AS the commissioner
has not passed upon this case. the papers
have been returned TO him for action.
In the case Of the Oregon Central Rail-
road Company against the state Of Ore
gon, involving about S7 acres Of land In
the oregon City lard district. and 100
acres other than those first mentioned.
the commissioners decision IS modified
and hearing ordered. This land is
claimed by the state as swamp. and by
the railroad company as agricultural
The commissioner rendered a decision
against the company. but the secretary
did not take his view OF the matter. and
ordered hearing 70 determine more fanv
the character OF the land
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-10
Speeches on the Monroe Doc
trine i'm the Senate.
FREE COINAGE SUBSTITUTE
The House 10 Reach a Vote on IL
About Tuesday.
seattle Soldier Seeking TO Have His
Military Record Corrected - Land
In This state-Tacoma Petitioners
for the stone Bill.

Washington CRY. Feb. s.-The first busI-
ness of importance before the senate en-
Monday viii probably te the vote on Sen
ator trays resolution for the recomullt-
meat OF the revenue tariff b.ll TO the conn
miffee on finance. senator Smith OF New
Jersey Is announk ei 10 make a speech on
the Monroe doctrine on Monday, and Sem
ator blanchard on the same subject On
Tuesday.
The Hansbrough resolution in regard 20
the distribution Of seed by the agricultural
department VIII by agreement be taken ID
early in The week and Il is the purpose Of
the committee on appropriations 10 get the
appropriation bills Up in rapid scucessloa
and out OF the way as soon as possible.
-Four OF these bills have already been re-
ported from committee, and others VIII fol-
low as speedily as the committee can tura
them out after their passage by the hcuse.
There viii be an effort 10 secure an ad-
tournment from Thursday until Monday
70 permit the Paciac railroads committee
TO continue It's hearings. Ii IS probable
that the better part OF the week VIII 5e
given np to the appropriation bills The
Republicans expect 10 get UP the question
OF the senate reorganizing towards the
latter part OF the wesk and II they sue
coed this viii consume some time.
The interest IN the quay resolution Is en-
haaeed BY the knowledge that the vote
VIII be very close. The Republicans ex-
pect to poll their full vote OF FOR ~ four
members for recommsttal and they are not
without hope that they may get vote or
two from the Democratic side. This claim
Is. however, vigorously contested by the
Democrats. who say they win have full
Democratic and Populsl vote against shis
proposition. II they succeed in defeating
the resolution the effect will be 10 place
the silver substitute for the tariff bill be-
fore the senate bat ii Is not expected that
IL VIII he taken up Immediately. Senators
incline TO the belief that in no event can
the tariff silver BIN be disposed of within
less than a months time.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-10
KRUGER GOING TO LONDON.
Probably the volksraad VIII Send q
Commission With Him.

London. Feb. a--President Kruger, of the
Transvaal. has accepted the invitation ex-
tended 10 him by Colonial Secretary Cham
beriain 10 come 10 England. accompanied
by some members OF the Transvaai execu-
tive 10 act as commission. Probably
special session OF the voiksraad will be
called to grant a formal sanction and 10
nominate a commission.
Hon. Cecil Rhodes sister sailed for Cape
Town on board the Norhamcastls from
Southampton on Saturday. Capt Rhodes
came from London 10 bid her farewell. hut
he denied any knowledge OF his brother
cecil's movements. IL was reported that
Cecil Rhodes had at the last moment en-
gagged cabin. General excitement was
caused by this report. but he was not seen
on board the steamer.
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THE HAWAIIAN REPUBLIC.
Representatives II This and other
Countries X sftise II Recognition.

Rerresenratives II This and other
Countries X sfsise II Recognition.
San Francisco.T Feb. s-The steamer
Australia arrived today from Honolulu.
bringing the following adsices 10 the Asso-
ciated Press
Honalulu. Feb. 1.-The 18th of January
having been declared national holiday by
the republic, invitations to take part We're
sent in the usual way to the diplomatic
and consular corps. Favorable replies
were received from all but the representa-
fiyes of the United States. England. Japan
and France OF these representatives, the
three last replied that as their govern
ments had never recognized the provision
al government, and as the holiday was
given in celebration of the formation of
that government, they did not feel ii in
cumbent upon them to In any way partici-
pate Minister Willis replied stating that
ne would lay the matter before Secretary
Olney.
Minister Cooper denies the statements
published In the San Francisco papers re-
garding his recent visit TO Hawaii. His
trip TO Hilo was simply in conformity with
the policy OF the government relating to
visits By cabinet officers TO the other ISL
ands. There was nothing in the rumors
of secession Of the people on the big island
TO call aor visit of any member OF the
government 10 Hii0.
The legislature win meet on the 18th inst.
Under act 90 OF the constitution the iegis-
iature cannot sit more than ninety days,
except by special extension by the presi-
dent. and then not for more than thirty
days additional. Many important ques-
tions viii be considered. the Asiatic ques-
tion being one. Chinese and japanese
were originally brought here 10 work on
plantations. but at the expiration of their
contracts many OF them drifted into Homo
lulu and engaged In pursuits directly in
competition with the white mechanic and
merchants. This competition is commenc-
ing 10 be felt very keenly by the white
men in this country.
The United States steamer Boston ar
rived on the 30th ult.. sixteen days fr6m
San Francisco. She will remain here ten
days and then leave for the China station.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-10
AGAINST MoNAsrIc MESpIcANTs
Aud Congressional Aid 10 Scctarian
Charitable Institutions.

New York. Feb. S-W ]. Trayupr. su-
prerne president OF the A r. 4. has adj
dressed a letter 20 Senator MeMili1n Of
Michigan. chairman OF the senate commit
tee en- appropriations for the District Of
Columbia. N which ne Voices the sentiment
Cg ths. A. =. A. IN opposition 20 arpTop-ia-
ten bv congress FOR money IN support %
ss0terfan charitable Institutions IN Wash
lngran City. Mr.. Traynor asserts that be
protests. on hehals az a "EaIF majority a
the most earnest thinkers ami loyal citi-
zens % this republic. against uusonstta-
aonal and criminal expenditure OF public
money for sectarisn institutions" ,Prssi-
cenr Traynor advocates Instead the eree-
tlan ~ a purely non-sectariaa institution
fo- the care o iniigsnts and wards % the
district He also appeals 10 the senator
- On n4eavor - suppress the clstom % per-
rlttlne s'rnonssf3c menascants'' 20 solicit
aims within ire district
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FREE COINAGE DOOMED.
IL Is said THAT the Substitute Bill VIII
BE Easily Defeated.

Washington City. Feb. 9.-The general
debate on the free silver substitute for the
bond bill. which was discussed day and
night for four days in the house last week,
VIII close tomorrow 1t is the general ex-
rectaiion that vote viii be reached some
time on Tuesday. AS to the result there
is no sort of doubt. Mr.. Dsngley's mo-
ton 10 non-concur and insist on the house
bill. will carry by vast majority, pro5a-
hly exceeding 100 II there Il a full house.
Ii is not believed that Mr.. Cr.sp's motion
10 concur in the free coinage substitute
Will muster ever 100 votes. IL an opportu-
nIty Is given 10 concur in the lasr three
sections of the bin. to redeem greenbacks
In gold or silver at the option of the govern
ment. TO coin seignorage, or 10 retire ma
tional hank notes of a less denomination
than $40. the vote may be close, but II is
thought that parliamentary manipulation
viii prevent votes except on the main
propositions.
The resolution to eensure Mr.. Bayard
can be presented at any time during the
week. but II may be withheld until the
pending appropriation bills, the agricul-
tural, army and District of Columbia. are
out of the way.
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ron BUECHTMANNsS PARDON.
He Enlisted for . Soldier and Is Now
Sorry for r.

washington City. Feb e.--speciai.-The
assistant secretary OF war. Gen Joseph
y poe Is considering the application fer
a pardon by Joseph Bueehtnann. who IS
renarfed to the war department as q de-
se~ser p1secatnarn's parents live in Ia
c5na. On tae strength OF representations
made TO him by non-comnissioned Of
fYrs~ az Troop K. Fourth United States
cavalry. he enlisted IL that corps in the
month of september. 1881. at Chicago In
Ait fa4Ao ziszg BHechtaaann fef< the
.reen =. Fort N-i1gate. y. NJ, since
vr-fss, time &c has been living under an
assumed name, working and making an
Memorable livelihood Living so in con-
eealrent. however. has become exceed
Irgly irgsome TO aim. and he now hum
s,lv asks a pardon. restoring him TO full
csttxanshiu. Representative Doolittle has
snte-e<se.i himself In the young mans
behalf. and Is hopeful Of obtaining the
par51n sought.
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cmcKAsAw TRUST FUNDS.
Ds sntes To BE Seut to the Capital to
Draw q Portion Of It.

Ardmore, I. r, Feb s.-The Chickasaw
legislature. now in session at T1shimingo.
has appointed G.. A Rurris. Holmes cul-
bert and ex-Gov. william Guy, delegates
TO washington city 10 protect the chicka-
saws in their interest before congress,
and 20 draw from the United States treas
ury 10000 OF the funds held IN trust ~
the United States government. with which
10 lQuidats IN. nations Indebtedness. TIE
legislature has passed resolution pro-
testing against the building of the Dent
son & Northern railway from Deughsrty.
across me chickasaw nation. and author
Izing the governor 10 request the president
OF the United States 20 apply section 2.iIx
Revised Statutes 81 the United States.
which covers the oflenze.
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NOBODY WAS KILLED.
But F fteen Railroad PASSENGERS Got
or with Serious Injuries.

Hannibal. Mo-, Feb. 9.-Eifteen persons
were more or less seriously hurt, and one
cannot recover, as the result of a collision
at II 40 o'clock this afternoon between an
east-bound Wabash stock tain and st.
Louis, keokuk Il Northwestern passenger
train eomir.y south. 4 he collision occurred
near 'unael. one mile north of this city.
The stock u sin. which had just emerged
from the tunnel. struck the passenger
train, crushing in the side of the ladies'
coach and throwing Ii over an emhank-
ment almost Into the river. There were
fifteen passengers in the coacn. and that
snone were killed is miraculous fact.
They we're more or less bruised. but only
the following were hurt seriously: III. +.
Hudwell. st. Paul, arm crushed, Miss Eva
Petit. Hannibal. Mo-. eyebrow badly cut;
Miss NJ. Whitley. Quincy. H., hip frac-
tured. recovery doubtful.
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SOLDIER BULErrE's PENSION.
A BIN TO Correct His Military Record
Introducrd ia he, Hnn-c

Washington City. Feb. s-Speclai-A
bin to correct the military record of o.
car A. Rulette. OF Seattle. Wash. has
been introduced IN the house by Mr.. Doo-
little sir. Bplette s paientee Of the ma
chine buoy for locating and raising sunk
en- craft. and Is quite well known on
Puget sound tie was a brave soldier IN
Company X. sixth Iowa cavalry volun.
teers. and was mustered out OF service
with his company October Il. lSsS.
year or two ago. being unable 20 80 man
unf labor. be applied for pension IN
which he was justly entitled. and in
making affidavit tod % a previous en-
ilstnent at the age of l5. when his father
came and took h!m home leaving aim
Win the record os a aeserte~ on the rafls
Of that company Ir. Bulette has raa
afIdavits Of bis father and neigrh rs
cocnlxant OF tne facts. and wi'l have T.
IT, trouble IN securing correction q ais
re.efFr4
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Blown From the Track.

Denver. Feb "A special 10 the Repub-
lican from Georgetown. Col, says. The
regular passenger train which left Denver
this morning was blown from the track
half mile from the depot there at 1919.
Fred Van SIcklen. of Chicago. and MS @ife
were badly cut about the head. r. a.
Aver. OF Toledo; r. G. GiIlard. OF Boston.
and r. p. keazey. Of the Referee. bicycle
paper. were all more or less hurt. The
train was blown over al a point within
SO feet OF where similar accidents have
occurred several times before.
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So Moro RodIe- Found.

Bristol. Conn. Feb. 9.--Three thousand
people visited the scene OF Thursday
nights disaster. when the Pequebuck
bridge gave way, today, and hundreds
searched the river for missing bodies The
bodies of James Mack. section hand OF
New Britain, and Charles Castelani. OF
Hartford. which were sighted Friday.
were recovered 1t Is not definitely known
how many lives were lost, as three men
and boy are stll missing. IL * known
that six men were either drowned or
killed. but IL will probably he some Time
before the exact number liz determined.
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ALL HANDS WE'VE LOST.
Life-Savfng Crew Could Not Reach the
stranded Florida.

Amesbury. Mass. Feb. a.-The schooner
Florida, from Belfast. Me-, was wrecked
aa 10 o'clock tonight and her crew OF seven
men drowned She struck on the sand bed.
a very dangerous spot, where the schooner
Jennie was wrecked about a year ago end
her crew thrown into the sea All efforts
OF the life saving crew to go TO the rescue
OF the drowning men were unavailing Oh
account OF the roughness of the sea. The
drowned are: Arthur Brown, captain; III.
r. Mccullough. Albert Williams, Jus
Smith, John F. Johnson, Walter Bell, VIII
lam Willis.