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The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
MRS. STANFORD'S REMAINS
ON WAY TO THIS CITY.
NO POISONING DECLARE JORDAN AND H0PKIN6|
Say StFgChninG Was
Probably Used
as Tonic.

HONOLULU, March 15.-The fol-
lowing joint statement. signed by DR..
Jordan and Mr.. Hopkins, was left with
Judge Smith, with instructions to re-
lease 1t after the sailing of the Ala
media:
In our judgment after careful
consideration of all the facts brought
to our knowledge, we are fully con-
/ vinced that the death of Mrs. STAN
ford was not due to strychnine poison
ing nor to intentional wrongdoing on
the part of any one.
We find in the statements of those
who were with Mrs. Stanford in her
last moments no evidence that any of
the characteristic symptoms of strych-
nine poisoning were present.
We think il probable that death
was due to a combination of conditions
and circumstances. Among these we
may note in connection with her ad-
vanced age the unaccustomed exer-
lion, the surfeit of unsuitable food and
the unusual exposure during the pic
lie TO which she went on the day Of
her death.
These conditions were perhaps
somewhat aggravated by the presence
of strychnine and other drugs in the
medicinal capsule and possibly also by
the presence of the small amount of
Strychnine contained in the dose of
blcarbonate of soda.
The occurrence of this strychnine
III the bicarbonate of soda has not yet
been explained. The fact that it was
not in excess of usual medicinal pro-
portions suggests that its presence was
due either to the error of pharmacist
or else that the combination was pre-
pared for tonic purposes.
We must recognize that the pre-
Eminary hypothesis of accidental
poisoning seemed a natural one under
the extraordinary circumstances. We
regard it, however, as being without
foundation and wholly incompatible
with the evidence in our possession.
We cannot express in too high
terms our appreciation of the gener-
Gus sympathy and friendly hospitality
shown by all the people of Hawaii
with whom we have come in contact
We came to Honolulu on the saddest
of errands and leave it with the warm
est feelings IF gratitude toward this
beautiful island, this generous-hearted
city and its helpful and sympathetic
citizens"
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
LOOKS FOR A SOLUTION.
Callundan Says He Expects the Mys-
terry Will Be UnraveIed.

HONOLULU, March 15.-"You can
take all the facts and fit them TO four
or five theories" said Captain Jules
Callundan, representing a San Fran
cisco detective agency, to the corre-
sIondent of the ASsociated~Pres this
morning in speaking of the death of
Mrs. Stanford. II hope that very soon
after our arrival at San Francisco we
will find the solution of the mystery
he added.
Deputy High Sheriff Rawlins will
not go to San Francisco on the Ala
media, contrary to expectations.
The detectives are of the opinion
that the verdict of the Coroner's jury,
to the effect that Mrs. Stanford died
by strychnine poisoning, was not JUS
titled by the evidence presented.
High Sheriff Henry, in an interview,
accuses the San Francisco detectives
of an intention to discredit the work
of his department. He says he sup
poses they will endeavor to make it
appear that Mrs. Stanford died from
natural causes.
The evidence up to date, it is point
ed out, indicates that Mrs. Stanford
took one-seventh of a grain of strych-
nine, this quantity being combined in
the cascara capsule and the bicarbon-
ate of soda; that both the capsule and
the soda would be required to cause a
fatal result, and that both would be
fstal only to II person of Mrs. STAN
ford's age,
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
VIOLENT EXPLOSION
IN A MOSCOW SQUARE
Police Make Several Arrests, Including
One Man Who Received In
1urieS.

MOSCOW. Tuesday. March ia
violent explosion occurred In Theater
Square last night. Several persons,
one of whom was injured by the ex-
plosion, were arrested.
Nothing is known here Of the re-
ported plundering OF the estates OF
Emperor Nicholas. Grand Duke Vlad-
imir and Grand Duke OF Oldensburg.
The only occurrences Of this nature
were the plundering of the property OF
Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovttch
in the Government of Orel and the es-
tate of the late Grand Duke Sergius In
the Dmitrov district. near Moscow.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 15.-
The peasant movement is spreading
to the northwest provinces. Serious
disturbances are reported In the
provinces of Wilma and Kovno. where
the estates and property of Govern
ment officials and others have been
sacked and burned. necessitating the
employment of the military to sup
press the revolt.
Private mail advices from the Cau-
casus indicate that the situation there
has not been exaggerated In earlier re-
ports. According to one letter the
Armenians estimate the number Of
their dead at 1000. The appointment OF
Count vorontzoff-Dashkoff as the En-
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
FunerdlSerViCeS Held
Before Alameda
Departs.

! HONOLULU, March 15.-The remains
Of Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford, who
died at the Moana Hotel here on the
. night of February 2S, were escorted
this morning from the undertaking es-
tablishment, where they have lain
since the morning following the death,
to the Congregational Central Union
Church by the officials of the police de-
, partment, other Territorial officials, a
! large number of citizens and the fol-
lowing pallbearers: DIR. David Starr
Jordan, president of Stanford Univer-
, sity; Timothy j. Hopkins, a member
/, of the board of trustees of the univer-
sity; Governor Carter; United States
District Judge Dole; Carl Smith, a
member of the House of Representa-
tives, ]. F. Hackfeld, representing the
Stanford interests here; C. M. Cooke,
president of the Bank of Hawaii. and
Charles Dole. A. Lewis and D. L..
Vandine, alumni of Stanford Univer-
sity, as well as by, many graduates of
the university resident in Honolulu.
The church, which is one of the larg-
/ est in Honolulu. was crowded.
The procession was met at the church
/ entrance by Right Rev. Henry Bond
Restarick, Episcopal Bishop Of Ha-
waii, and Rev. William NJ kincaid.
The services were opened by the Rev.
Mr.. Kincaid and the Episcopal burial
service was read by Bishop Restarick.
The choir sang Beneath the Cross of
Jesus Nearer. My God, to Thee" !"
and Lead, Kindly Light" which were
favorite hymns of Mrs. Stanford.
At the conclusion of the service the
funeral cortege, which included the
pallbearers, the choir, Bishop Restar-
ick and Rev Mr.. Kincaid, the police es-
cort and many prominent citizens, pro-
ceeded to the wharf, where there was
an immense gathering of people. The
remains were placed on board the
steamer Alameda through a port. The
casket was surrounded with violet and
black drapery and covered with fresh
violets. Captain Dodwell received the
remains, standing at the portway with
uncovered head. The steamers flag
was at half-mast and a similar mark
of respect was paid by other vessels
in the harbor.
number Of splendid floral pieces,
sent by Californians, members of the
university alumni, and others were
placed about the casket.
President Jordan and University
Trustee Timothy Hopkins followed the
remains.
The Alameda then left the wharf and
began her voyage to San Francisco.
The usual concert by the Government
band on the steamers sailing was dis
pensed with, and her departure seemed
like the closing scene of funeral
Bertha Berner and May Hunt, secre-
tary and maid, respectively, to Mrs.
Stanford, were present at the funeral,
each in deep mourning garb Miss
Berner especially displayed intense
grief. They were escorted aboard the
Alameda by Deputy Sheriff Rawlins.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
EMPLOYMENT FOR MANY
ON THE PANAMA CANAL
Large Number of Positions Created
In Connection With the
Work


WASHINGTON. March 15.-The 18TH
mian Canal Commission has approved
the recommendation of the chief en-
gineer for the creation Of a large num-
Der Of positions in connection with the
prosecution of the canal work. In the
office of the division engineer there are
five positions ranging from chief clerk
at $40 q month to clerks at 800
month. In the excavating department
there are ten places-from a supervisor
at s175 a month down to assistant time
keepers at SIS month, and in addition
twenty complete steamshovel crews,
composed Of an engineer. one cranes
man, one fireman and one pit man.
whose salaries range from $3.50 to SO
month.
There are five officials IN the mining
department, from superintendent at
$3.50 month to clerk at s125 a month
In the track department forty-hve po-
sitions are provided for, including SUI
perintendent at $3.50 month. track SUI
pervisors at S175, general foreman at
S100, foremen with salaries ranging
from SIPS down to $50 33 a month and
clerical force OF four persons whose
salaries range from s125 to SIS month
These are only a few Of the posi-
tions, which will be filed as far as pos
sible by certifcation from the eligible
lists Of the Civil Service Commission.
Should these lists prove insufficient,
emergency appointments will be made
without civil service examination
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
MIKADo PRAISES HIS MEN.
Looks to Them for Even Greater
Exertions in Future.

TOXIC. March 16.-The Emperor
of Japan has sent the following mes
sage to his victorious Manchurian
armies:
Since autumn the enemy erected
strong defenses around Mukden, held
the district with a superior force and
were confident of victory. Our Man
churian armies however, forestalling
the enemy, boldly and vigorously as
sumed the offensive. and, after strenu-
ously fighting for more than ten days
and nights, through snow-biting
wind, defeated their strong foes, driv-
inv them to Gie Pass taking tens, of
thousands of prisoners and otherwise
infiicting serious injuries. BY this
signal victory our Manchurian armies
have enhanced the military prestige of
our country at home and abroad. We
are deeply gratified by the courage
and endurance with which our officers
and men have been able to achieve
such a great success, and we look to
you for even greater exertions in the
future"
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16

peror's lieutenant" in the Caucasus Is
regarded as a hopeful step, as the
Count is familiar with the conditions
there from his former services in the
Caucasus and possesses the confidence
both of the Emperor and the people.
The prospect of Witte becoming the
bismarck of the Russian situation is
rapidly vanishing. Three months ago,
when Emperor Nicholas intrusted the
elaboration of the reform manifesto of
impression was that he would forge
rapidly to the front and gather the
reins into his hands. Instead. appar-
emily. he has hopelessly tangled him.
self in a number of combinations. Civ
Ing his enemies a chance to make good
use Of the fact that the situation has
become worse instead OF better since
he appeared upon the scene.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
SAYS PEACE is IMPOSSIBLE.
Prince Khilkoff Declares Russia Must
Continue. the War

Continue the War.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 15.-
Minister of Railroads Prince Khilkoff
in an interview to-day declared he
personally would welcome peace, but
1t was. difficult to see how it was pos
sible. To end the war under the pres
ent circumstances, he insisted, would
be shameful. A peace which would
surrender Russia's position in the Far
East. after the sacrifices of blood and
treasure made to attain it, and which
would involve the complete loss of
Russia's prestige throughout the
world. would be folly. 1t were bet
ter to go on fighting.
The Prince expressed the hope that
the disaster to the army was not as
bad as represented abroad. He had
received a business telegram from
General Kuropatkin yesterday, which
indicated that the commander In chief
was calm and was handling the rail-
road situation skillful1y.
Personally the Prince was surprised
that Kuropatkin allowed himself to be
drawn into a general engagement at
Mukden, as he knew the Japanese
we're in superior numbers by $4,000
men. Besides, the Russian had Chi
nese under guise OF bandits to reckon
with.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
Murder Theory Is MOI
Abandoned in the
Police Work.

The detectives and local representa-
tives- II the Stanford estate by no
means accept as conclusive the state
ment Of President Jordan and Tim
othy Hopkins that. in their opinion,
MIS-. Stanford died from natural
causes. Their vigor in prosecuting in
vestigation Of the mystery viii not be
abated IN the least as the result Of the
cabied explanation that came from
HonoluIu yesterday. Attorney Mount
ford Wilson said:
We are not guided altogether by opinions.
~ hile weight must be attached to them, OF
course, they do not solve the mystery in which
The whole case is enshrCaded We have not
abandoned the poisoning theory nor any other
theory. The detectives are still at work en-
ergeUcally all OF them in the hope We can
run DOWN some clew that will clear up the
We have neither accepted any theory nor
abandoned any. We are virtually in the same
position We were before our representatives
began their Investigations in Honolulu Il
looks me IT there be no conclusion
al least before we get the transcripts OF the
gathered in the islands.
-rlse report sent out from Honolulu that the
stanford representatives. were enoeavoring "a
have the theory Of natural causes adopted is
utterly without foundation. The interest or
justice is the only interest we have 10 serve.
We 90 nut wish 10 prosecute any one Tor
murder Il q crimt has not been committed.
Nor are we willing that the poisoner shall
escape If murder vas committed. We are
trying hard 10 get the facts and l have
hopes that We shall be able to do so.
Mr. Wilson said the only word he
had received from Hcaolulu during the
day was a cablegram from President
Jordan, in which he briefly set forth
his opinion that Mrs. Stanford died
from natural causes.
Captain Burnetts course in connec-
tion with the case is not to he changed
by the opinions of Jordan and Hop
kins. He is much dissatisfied with the
conflicting reports that have been COM
ing from Honolulu, and now declares
that there can be no change in his at
titUde toward the investigation until
Detectives Callundan and Reynolds ar
rive Burnett and Wilson have both
come TO the conclusion, apparently,
that the only report or opinion they
Mil accept from Honolulu is that of
the two detectives. who will arrive in
about six days
Burnett received no communication
from Reynolds yesterday 1t was
through q cablegram from Detective
Calundan 10 the Morse agency that the
head Of the citys detective department
Ginate from the islands yesterday. The
message read:
Investigation satisfactory. Leave
to-day. Notify Spillane."
What does Callundan mean by in
vestigation satisfactory
Mystery worse confounded," vouch-
safed Wilson
Give it up" said Burnett.
''Callundan merely means that he
has covered the field satisfactorily"
was Harry Morse's explanation.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
TIE PASS
CAPTURED
BY OYAMA
Continued From Page 1, Column 5.

Madagascar, but as the ice in the har-
Dor of Vladivostok is probably begin
nlng to give way the Russian admiral
must soon make a decision whether to
dash for Vladiyostok or return to Rus
sla. Naval experts here believe that
Togo Will not come much farther in
quest of the Baltic squadron on the
ground that he cannot afford to run
unnecessary risks.
The Russian volunteer cruiser Kos
troma, converted into Red Cross
ship, passed through the Bosphorus
yesterday on the way to join Vice Ad-
m1ral Rojestvensky.
No further news has been received
OF the hghting on the Fan River, and
little Importance is attached to this
isolated repulse of the japanese. The
London papers continue in the belief
that to all intents and purposes the
campaign Is closed; that 1T will be
next to impossible for Russia to put a
new army into the field, and that the
talk of doing so Is mere bluff, intended
to influence the inevitable negotiation
or peace terms. 1t is also believed that
the French Government has utilized
the financial lever to convey to Russia
her views that the proper course is to
arrange terms. The rumor persists that
Russia has acquainted France with her
Willingness to discuss terms, but not on
the basis Of an indemnity, which, Rus
sia contends, would ruin her prestige,
claiming that she would rather con-
tinue the war than submit to such a
demand.
Reports as to the progress Of the
loan negotiations are conflicting. 1t Is
asserted that the French syndicate has
offered to take the loan at 80 instead of
80 per cent, the price at which the
previous loan was taken, but that Rus
sla has refused to consider anything
under "a. 1t is also reported that Rus
sia has threatened to remove the cash
balance of 500, 100000 standing in Paris
as a means of aiding the French syndi-
cate.
Discussing peace prospects, the
Morning Post to-day warns Great
Britain to be prepared for Russia max
ing determined effort to renew the
combination with France and Germany
which compelled Japan, at the conclu-
sion of her war with China, to abandon
Port Arthur, in order in this case to
influence the terms of settlement.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
SCHOLAR FROM
SAN FRANCISCO
DIES In EAST

HARTFORD, Conn. March 1s.-Pro-
fessor George William Pease Of the
Hartford School Of Religious Peda-
gogy died IN Springfield to-day. He
was born In San Francisco forty-two
years ago and came East IN 1890 to at
tend the Bible Normal College and thus
prepare himself for Sunday-school
work Upon his graduation IN 1892 he
was appointed to the faculty Of the
school. When the school was removed
to Hartford three years ago he retained
his residence In Springfield. He leaves
a widow and three children.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
Uub Expresses SORROW.

The following resolution passed by
the Olympic Club has been suitably en-
crossed and sent to Charles G. Lathrop,
who has also been elected an honorary
member of the club:
The Olympic Club OF San Francisco, through
its beard of directors hereby expresses sim
cerest sorrow because of the death OF Jane
Lathrop Stanford. who in life good
friend and most generous patron of the club.
and certifies appreciation of her many bene-
factions. both public and private. especially OF
her magnificent aid and complete devotion to
the cause Of education in the State of Califor-
mia. WILLIAM GREER HARRISON
President.
John ELLIOTT. secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
sCoTT'c EMULSION.
NOT MEDICINE

Babies don't need medi-
cine - older children very
rarely. Better nourishment
will generally set them right.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
kind of nourishment and the
kind that will do them the
most good. SCOTS Emulsion
contains nothing that chill
dren should not have and
everything that they should.
weE send you sample free
SCOTT & BOVINE COG Pearl strs-t. New York
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
OF THE PACIFIC COAST
New Postmaster Named and an Ad-
ditional Rural Delivery Route
Created.

WASHINGTON, March Is. = The
American National Bank of San Fran
cisco has been appointed reserve agent
for the Commercial National Bank of
Pendleton, Ore.
A postoffice has been established at
Ibis. San Bernardino County, Cal.
Thomas A. Rodger has been commits
stoned postmaster at Alta, Cal. Rural
free delivery has been established at
Bakersffeld-one additional route
length "a miles, population served 340
John II. Miller Of San Francisco has
been admitted to practice before the
Interior Department.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
JORDAN ooRREcTs HIMSELF.
Orders Somewhat Startling Cable
gram Withheld He Had Prepared.

HONOLULU, March Is. = Judge
Smith received from DR.. Jordan a
message to be sent by cable to Mount
ford S. Wilson at San Francisco i'm
mediately after the sailing of the Ala
media. This message was TO the effect
that Miss Berner took the same dose
Of the bicarbonate of soda admins
tered to Mrs. Stanford and also one of
the cascara capsules at the same time
Mrs. Stanford did, without showing
any signs of discomfort. Just before
the sailing of the Alameda, however,
Judge Smith received by telephone
from DR.. Jordan at the wharf a mes
sage instructing him to withdraw the
dispatch from the cable office, or, IL
it had been sent, to contradict it. The
cablegram was not forwarded.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
Californians I'm New York.

NEW YORK. March 15.@The fol-
lowing Californians arrived In New
York to-day1
From San Francisco-A d. Hop
kins and H. T. Brown. at the Inpe-
rial: p. MEG. Mclean. at the Abe
marle;, L Nelson and Mrs L. Nelson.
at the Vendome: Mrs. L. Redstona.
at the Imperial.
From Los Angeles-Mrs. Howard
at the woodward: N g. Douglass. at
the Astor: H T. Hazard, w M. Hill
ker and wife, at the Grand Union; w.
H. Wren. at the Gilsey.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
TO GIVE AID ON ARRIVAL.
Quarantine Officials Will Afford Every
Facility to Party.

Quarantlne officials VIII Afford Every
Facility to Party.
Collector Of the Port Stratton has
placed the tug Golden Gate at the dis
posal Of those who will have charge
of the remains of Mrs. Stanford on
the arrival of the Alameda. He will
also make arrangements to have the
party accompanying the body from
Honolulu passed through quarantine
as soon as possible.
The casket will be conveyed by the
Golden Gate to the Pacific Mail dock,
where, according to present plans, 1t
viii be placed aboard a special car on
the electric line and thence shipped to
Palo Alto. These plans are not def
mite, however, for it may again be de-
cided to have the remains lie In state
In the Mob Hill mansion before inter-
ment at Palo Alto.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
TOMB AWAITS REMAINS.
Suitable Inscription for Resting Place
of Mrs. Stanford.
Stanford University, March II.
Jane L. Stanford
Born in Mortality,
August 25, 1928.
Passed to Immortality,
Iroh--,,o,-r

Jane L. Stanford.
Born in Mortality,
August 25, 1928
Passed to Immortality
February %. 1905.
These are the words that have Just
been carved on the central of three
marble collins that rest in the mauso-
leum on the Stanford estate This
the body of Mrs. Stanford. On the
right is the sealed tomb of Senator
Stanford and on the left is that of
Leland Stanford Jr.. in whose mem
ory the loving parents founded the
university On each is written the
date of birth and the date Of death.
The one in the center has for many
years borne the name of Mrs. STAN
ford and the date of her birth, but the
line for the inscription of the day of
her death was until to-day left In
blank.
While the funeral arrangements for
the body Of Mrs. Stanford have not
yet been made public, it is known
that they will be very simple 1t is
probable that there will be a family
service at the home in the morning
and an open service in the Memorial
Church in the afternoon. The stu
dents will not go in a body to San
Francisco, as was planned, nor will
tucN escort the DOOy Oh their we'll
loved founder from the train in Palo
Alto to the university. The services
themselves will be short and simple.
Charles G. Lathrop has not yet an
nounced the name of the minister who
will give the address at the funeral.
Chaplain Gardner is slightly better
and the attending physicians now
have hopes of his ultimate recovery.
They have not yet dared to tell him
Of the death of Mrs. Stanford for fear
that he could not survive the shock.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
PREDICTS WAR WITH JAPAN.
Congressman Hull Says America Will
Follow Russia.

DES MONIES. March 15.-Con-
gresham Hull chairman of the House
Military Committee, declares the
United States will have trouble with
Japan, and, probably, a bloody war
ever the Philippines In the near fu-
t,lre. He say4t that in Washington and
various Occidental capitals the opinion
is entertained that if Japan wins
against Russia she will proceed i'm
mediately to the task Of driving the
Occidentals out of their landed pos
sessions in the Far East and the
United States in the Philippines will
come second to Russia
The Japanese need the Philip
pines," said Congressman Hull. "and
they are certain they could wrest them
from u.s."
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
Henry Disputes Statement.
Snecial cable to The Call.

Special Cable to The Call
HONOLULU, March 15-The joint
statement of President Jordan and
Timothy Hopkins to the effect that in
their opinion Mrs Stanford died from
natural causes is regarded by the po-
lice here as being contradictory. High
Sheriff Henry is pronounced in his
views that they were not guided by
the evidence in the case.