Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-19
EASTERN WIRES.
Opinions of Public Men
On Conkling.
HIS OBSEQUIES AT UTICA.
A Horrible Story From West
Virginia-WOrk of the
Politicians.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD. |
New YORK, April 18.-Mrs. Conk-
ling and Mrs. Oakland were kneeling
at the bedside of Roscoe Conklin g
when he died. Mrs. Conkling had
her hand clasped in his. She left the
room when the face OF the dead Sen a.
tor was covered and went into her
own room and fell exhausted on the
lounge.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES.
Later it was decided that the funeral
services in Utica will be held in CAL
very Chapel, Saturday afternoon, in
stead of at the residence in that city.
The pall-bearers selected are: Judge
Shipman, Abram s. Hewitt. s. L. M.
Barlow, Clarence A. Seward, Manton
Marble, Senator John P. Jones, Sena-
tor Don Cameron, William j Wallace,
Walter s. Church and Isaac H. Bailey.
This morning the body was embalmed
by an undertaken and placed in the
casket.
TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD.
The United States Circuit Court,
City Court, and other courts adjourn
ed to-day out of respect to the mem
ory Of Conkling. Addresses ofeulogy
were made by several judges and
lawyers. 1t was rumored that Conk-
ling suffered from interval troubles,
and that the cause his of death, an
abscess in the stomach, had been dis
covered. DR.. Park said there was no
truth in such rumors, that Conkling's
organs were healthy, and that he had
died from exhaustion.
SERVICES ALSO IN NEW YORK.
The Interment as before said will
be at Utica where the principal
services will be held next Sunday.
The short services in this city are for
the purpose of accommodating many
friends in the city and from Washing
ton. In this CITY and Brooklyn flags
are flying at half mast on city halls
and other public buildings. Thous-
ands of kilograms and letters of con-
dolence have been received.
l VI VI AODLlS MEM
WASHINGTON, April 18.-Among the
utterances of prominent public men
concerning Conkling are the following
Postmaster General Dickinson: He
a strong impress of his masterful
personality, his vigorous intellect, his
purity and his patriotism, upon the
history of the country.
Coorotorx, Villas. Navajo. N.~l1:x
deserves to live long in the grateful
memory of his countrymen for his
lofty integrity and purity Of official
life and character.
Senator Jones, of Nevada: 1 never
knew man better equipped than he
for Senatorial duty, and in my opinion
no man better qualified for that duty
has entered the Senate in half CEN
tury. Throughout long public ca
reer he presented an unspotted integ-
rity.
Secretaries Whitney and Endicott
and Attorney General Garland spoke
in similar terms Of praise. Secretary
Fairchild is a relative of the Conk-
lings by marriage, and will attend the
funeral.
Senator Allison: Conkling was one
of the great characters of our country
and distinguished for his intellectual
activity and force.
Senator Sherman: l had the high
est respect for the abilities and per-
sonal character of Senator Conkling,
and never knew anything of him but
what was honorable, pure and honest.
Senator Edmunds: He was one of
the most brilliant and able men 1 ever
knew.