The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1890-05-10
SENATOR BECK DEAD
Heart Disease Causes the
Death Of the Well known
Kentucky Statesman.

CtudlOf DECK 3 HtdIgu DIUht
Down From Hard Work on
the 1888 Tariff Bill.
WASHINGTON, Special. Senator James b.
Beck dropped dead in the Baltimore&
Potomac station to-day. He had just ar
rived from New York. and was accom-
panied by his daughter, Mrs. Goodloe, vie
of Maj. Goodloe, Of the United States ma
rine corps. He got off the train with the
rest Of the passengers and walked with his
daughter the entire length of the platform
and through the gate leading to the station
proper. He seemed to walk with an effort
and TO breathe with labor, hut these symp.
toms were the usual accompaniment of ex.
ertion with him for some months past.
After passing into the station the senator
and his daughter stopped and were Joined
by his private secretary, who had
brought a carriage to take them
home. A few words were exchanged
with regard to the care of baggage, when
the senator suddenly turned pale. and, with
the remark II feel dizzy" fell into the arms
VI iS VIM tdtIiVllSs AHCy Coulu lot sup
port his weight and be dropped tc the aoor,
where he swooned away. His daughter was
naturally alarmed. and screamed for help.
Willing hands were near at hand, as the
station was crowded at the time. Theiimp
and helpless body was borne into the Office
OF the station master, about twenty feet
away. Great excitement ensued, and al
though 1t was apparent thatthe senator was
dead half a dozen messengers were imme-
diately dispatched for physicians and all
the remedies at hand were applied, but to
no effect. DR.. Chamberlain was the first
physician to arrive, and he was soon fol.
lowed by DR.. Wells and Others, but there
was nothing for them to do except to ex.
cept to examine the body to
DETERMINE THE CAUSE or DEATH. 2
A superficial examination only was posi-
Bile at the time, but this was sufficient to
the physicians that death resulted
from paralysis of the heart. The news was
telegraphed to the capitol and subsequently
like wild fire to all sections of the
city. Representatives Breckenridge, Caruth,
Stone and others of the Kentucky congress
delegation repaired to the station.
The body was removed from the station to
the house of Representative Breckenridge
of Kentucky on Capitol Hill. The remains
were taken in charge by Undertaken Bar
and later in the evening were
No arrangements have as
yet been made for the funeral.
Maj. and Mrs. Goodloe, the son.in-law and
daughter of Mr.. Beck. have expressed q
to leave all arrangements for
the funeral in the hands Of the Kentucky
delegation in congress, and they will hold
q meeting tomorrow for the purpose of
the arrangements. Whatever ar.
may be made as TO the time of
the funeral, the body will be removed 10
Lexington, KY, Senator Beck's home. and
will be inferred there, where bis wife and
one daughter lie buried. Mr.. Beck left a
named George, who at present is some.
in Wyoming, but The telegraph has
been put to use and he will be informed of
fathers death. The only other child
left by Mr.. Beck is his daughter, Mrs. Good
loe. There were q large number Of callers
at the house during the evening.
HoNoRs TO TIE DEAD
WASHINGTON, Special.-The remains o
Beck have been placed in a casket,
and lie in the parlor of the home OF Repre-.
w. C. p. Breckenridge, on Capitol
Hill. The Kentucky congressional delega-
ton have assumed charge Of the remains,
and will tomorrow morning finally arrange
all the details, respect Of course being paid
TO the wishes Of Mrs. Goodloe.- Senator
will formulate resolutions to be
offered in the senate, and the senate will be
to adjourn over until Wednesday.
lie funeral to take place in the sen.
ate chamber at l O'Clock on Tuesday.
Representative Breckenridge will confer
With the speaker and. il possible. secur an
of the house from about 2
Monday until Wednesday. The
body will remain at Mr.: Breckinridge.s
until just before the funeral services. IL is
expected that Senator Blackburn will de.
liver an Grafton during the services in the
They will then betaken to Lexing.
ton, KY, on a special train. At Lexington
will be turned over to Gov. Buckner
and the state officials. DR.. w. A. Bartlett
Of the Presbyterian church will conduct the
later than noon Thursday. Senator
who is in Wyoming. will meetthe
party at Lexington. The list Of
honorary pail bearers is not absolutely set.
upon but those so far selected are:
Ex-Attorney General A. H. Garland, Judge l..
s. Trlmble, formerly representative 10 congress
OF the Louisville Courier j our.
nal; Col. L. o. Washington. ex- Congressma an
Philip B. Thompson. Jr.. Mr.. w. R. Smith, gu.
perintendent Of the botanical gardens and a
'ong.time friend OF the dead senator; Col J.
Fletcher J Johnson OF Kentucky and Mr.. BAR Lee
Of this city. "
The active pail bearers will be capito! po.
lice. T..
GENERAL REGRET. .-.- a.
LOUISVILLE. Special.-There were many
evidences to-day Of general regret. felt for
The death of Senator Beck. References
were made to it by several ministers, and
his death has been the general topic of con.
versation.
TALMAaE's TRIBUTE.
New YORK, Special. Rev. T.D Talmage
In his sermon to-day used these terms:
And yesterday my beloved friend, James 3.
Beck, senator OF the United States. drnrp-.i
dead In the Washington depot. One Of the most
magnificent souls ! ever knew. At tiDea in
q Demostbenes. The Zoe OF NIL wrong:
the terror Of all political corruption and the
of God. How l enjoyed his hospitalities
In Kentucky when he took me aud showed rue
all the classic spots around beautiful Lexington.
and talked OF things pertaining to our beloved
country. 'Oh." MI. Beck said, sometimes we
public men get worldly and perhaps do not at
tend to our religious duties as We might, but
still you know the Bible Is true. aud the only
for this world is the gospel OF Jeans Christ.
/ was brought up under Henry Duncan OF. Roth
istry, and have felt It all the way through"
Il ALL ORDERLY,