Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
SERVICES FOR
MRS. STANFORD
STEAMER STARTS H0MEWARD
WITH REMAINS
Or, Jordan and Mr.. Hopkins Give
Out Joint Statement That They
Believe She Died a Natural
Death
~ Associated Press.


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
establishment, where they have lain
since the morning following the DEATH
to the Congregational Central Union
church by officials Of the police de-
partment, other territorial officials, a
lowing pallbearers:
DR.. David Starr Jordan, president of
Leland Stanford, Jr., university; Timo-
thy j. Hopkins, a member of the board
Of trustees of the university; Governor
Carter, United States District Judge
Dole, Carl Smith, member of the
house OF representatives; j. r. Hack
field, representing the Stanford inter-
ests here; G. M. Cooke, president Of the
Bank of Hawaii and Charles Dole, A.
Lewis and D. l.. vandine, alumni Of
Stanford university, as we'll as by many
graduates of the university resident
in Honolulu.
The church, which is one Of the
largest in Honolulu, was crowded
The procession was met at the church
entrance by Right Rev. Henry Bond
Restarick, Episcopal bishop of Hawaii,
and Rev. William M. Kincaid. The
services were opened by the Rev. Mr..
Kincaid and the Episcopal burial SER
vice was read by Bishop Restarick.
The choir sang Beneath the Cross of
Jesus" Nearer, My Cod to Thee" and
Lead, Kindly Light" which were fav-
orite hymns of Mrs. Stanford.
Tribute to Mrs. Stanford
Rev. Mr.. Kincaid, in his prayer, re-
ferred especially to Mrs. Stanford's
life and offered thanks for her noble
example and her great services to
humanity. The text for his sermon
was taken from st. Pauls second epis-
tie of Timothy, fourth chapter seventh
and eighth verses:
Il have fought a good fight. 1 have
finished my course. l have kept the
faith. For the rest there is laid up
for me a crown of righteousness"
The preacher paid an eloquent tribute
to the life of Mrs. Stanford and made
many references to the great things
she had done for the cause of educa-
ton, the advancement of civilization
and the uplifting of humanity.
Bertha Berner and May Hunt, secre-
d tary and maid respectively to Mrs.
Stanford, were present at the funeral,
each in deep mourning garb. Miss
Berner especially displayed intense
grief.
AT the conclusion of the services the
funeral cortege, which included the pail
bearers, the choir, Rev. Mr.. Restarick
and Rev. Mr.. Kincaid, the police escort
and many prominent citizens, proceed
ed to the wharf. where there was an
immense gathering of people. The re-
mains were taken on board the steamer
Alameda through a port. The casket
was surrounded with violet and black
drapery and covered with fresh vio-
lets. Captain Dodwell received the re-
mains, standing at the port-way with
uncovered head The steamers flag
of respect was paid by other vessels in
the harbor.
Handsome Floral Offerings
A number of splendid floral pieces,
sent by Californians, members of the
university alumni and others, were
placed about the casket.
Miss Bertha Berner and Miss May
Hunt were escorted on board the ves-
sci by Deputy High Sheriff Rawlins.
President Jordan and University
Trustee Timothy Hopkins also fol-
lowed the remains
The Alameda then left the wharf
and began her voyage to San Fran
cisco. The usual concert by the gov
ernment band on the steamers sail
ing was dispensed with and her depar-
ture seemed like the closing scene of
funeral.
you can take all the facts and flt
them to four or five theories" said
Capt. Jules Calluden, representing a
San Francisco detective agency, to the
correspondent of the Associated Press
this morning, in speaking of the death
of Mrs. Jane L. 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 Alameda,
contrary to expectation.
Doubt Murder Was Committed
The detectives are of the opinion that
the verdict of the coroners jury to the
effect that Mrs. Stanford died by
strychnine poisoning was not justified
by the evidence presented.
High Sheriff william Henry in an
interview accuses the San Francisco
detectives Of an intention to discredit
the work of his department, He says
he supposes they will endeavor to make
II appear that Mrs. Stanford died from
natural causes.
The evidence up to date, it is pointed
1,,A solioatau that Mra Gtanford fooL