The Portland daily press., 1890-05-05
A Kentucky Tribute.

versal regret. The Courier-J Journal says to-
day: "Mr. Beck was a man of wonderful
physical power, and his capacity for hard
and exacting labor seemed unlimited. He
had sturdy mental force. For years all his
powers were given with noble generosity to
oppressed and nnrepresented people. During
all the years OF darkness and gloom which
followed the war, Mr.. Beck had the Southern
states for his constituents. Combative by
nature, and drawing in with every breath the
Scotch love of freedom, a man of marvellous
resources, fine courage, strong in debate. of
unb0unded value in committee, Mr.. Beck'S
public services have rarely been equalled in
the House or Senate. His mind was stored
with information which was at all times at
his command. Every incident in the politi-
cal history OF his time was familiar to him.
He saw at once the tendency and results of
legislative experiments. The state loses in
the death of Senator Beck an adopted son
more loyal TO ner traditions and more faith
born. Kentucky always delighted to honor
this man. Today she mourns him as most
faithful servant, a most cherished leader"
Arrangements for the Funeral.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-The remains of
Senator Beck were placed in casket and
lie in the parlor OF the home of w. G. p.
Breckinrldge. A large number of persons,
including most of his senatorial colleagues,
called during the day to view the body. and
tenucl ooHuoiohCoS W MIS-. GOOulOe. many
kilograms OF coincidence have been received.
The funeral arrangements have not been in
definitely made. The Kentucky congressional
delegation has assumed charge of the re-
mains aud tomorrow morning will complete
the details. Inc delegation met in the DEM
ocratlc caucus rooms of the Senate this
morning. Senator Blackburn presided.
Most of the time was occupied in recalling
recollectons of the dead man. 1t was
agreed that Senator Blackburn should form
ulate resolutions to be offered in the Senate.
The Senate will be asked to adjourn over
until Wednesday. the funeral to take place
in the Senate chamber at o'clock Tuesday,
Representative Breckenridge was requested
to confer with the Speaker and If possible Sc
cure the. adjournment of the House from
will remain at Mr.. Breckinridge's until
lust before the services. The honorary pail
bearers. so far as-selected are ex-Attorney
General A. II. Garland, Judge l.. S. Trimble,
formerly representative In Congress from
the Paducah district; o: o. Stealey, CORES
pondent of the Louisville Courier Journal ::
Col. Washington w. r. Smith, superintend,
ent of the Botanical Gardens and long time
friend of the dead Senator; Col. J. Fletcher
of johnson, KY. and Blair Lee Of this CITY,
The active pail bearers VIII be capitol police
men.
The announcement of the death of Hon.
James Burnie Beck will be received with
deep regret throughout tne country. Sena-
tor Beck was one of the most prominent
members of the Democratic party and a
firm advocate Of its principles. He
was born in Dumfrie@sshire, Scotland,
academic sUi education in his native native coun an
g ard . S9m9g gtd tS the n Le4nsfons Lg1sS States
vania van University Of that city in March, iSs6.
where he meme the daare pFsefe % Of his
lesion fqf meaTf{ 70 arownp - century
business % eSsG before he appeared in the arena
Of national pGltISS;s district Hs " was elected
1866 serving four successive terms from
1867 till 1875. In May 1876, he was an.
pointed mem ber of the commission to de-
and in the same year was elected to TIE
United States Senate, as Democrat, to sue
ceed John W. Stevenson, after declining a
| denomination as representative. He took 6is
seat March 8, 1877, and was reelected for
the two following terms