The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-08
Death Of Senator Beck.

On Saturday last, the Hon. James ID.
of heart disease about 4 O'Clock on the
evening of that day, at the Baltimore u
Potomac depot, Washington. He had
Just arrived on the limited EXPRESS from
New York, where he had been for the
three previous days, consulting a physi-
clan. He was accompanied by his daugh-
ter. Mrs Goodioe, wife of paymaster
Goodloe, of the Marine Corps. dis
patch from Washington, dated the 3rd,
saws: The Senator alighted from the
train in sprghtly manner for one in
his delicate state of health, and was met
by his private secretary, Mr.. Clay, who
grasped his hand and remarked, "How
well you look, Senator" The three
walked down from the train through
the little gate WHICH opens into the
depot. Mr.. Beck chatting pleasantly all
the while, and remarl<ing thnt he was
glad to get back to Washington. AS
they entered the depot, he put his hands
to his head and said, "How dizzy feel. y
AS he uttered the words, he staggered
forward and would have fallen had not
Mrs. Goodloe and Mr.. Clay reached out
and supported him. The Senator was
carried into the Office of the railroad
superintendent. As they seated him in
the chair the ashy hue Of death settled
on his face and he expired without
moan. Mrs Goodloe WAS overcome by
the shock and was taken to the resi-
dence of Congressman Breckenridge in
carriage. Later In the evening, when
she became somewhat composed. she
said that her father had not for months
appeared in such good health and spirits
as he had on his journey from New York.
He read several New York papers and
talked about their contents and other
matters The body was removed to the
residence of Congressman Breckenridge
shortly after 8 O'CLOCK. where it will re-
main until the details Of the funeIfal are
arranged. The Kentucky delegation
had meeting tonight, but up to late
hour no definite decision had been
reached 1t is likely, however, that the
funeral services will be held in the Sen
ate Chamber ON Tuesday. and the re-
mains taken thence to Lexington, Ky.
Mr.. Beck death was not unexpected to
those who knew him in the Senate, al
though he and his friends had assured
every one of late that he was growing
better rapidly. The illness which ended
fatally today began e little less than
two years ago, when he was threatened
with heart trouble. All about the Capt.
toll were heard the most sincere and
earnest expressions of regret this after
noon. Mr.. Beck was extremely popular
with the members of the Senate and its
employees and officers alike. He had
many warm friends on the Republican
side of the chamber and no enemies.
Senator Beck was born in Scotland on
February 18th, 1922, and coming to this
country as youth, graduated in law at
Pennsylvania University, Lexington,
Ky, in 1915. He practiceed law in Ken
lucky for many years, and held no office
until he was elected to Congress in 1869.
4lH T6tHitfutq y ilPIHbEl VI tl!E I!0uSe vi
Representatives for eight years, when
he was elected to the Senate. He took
his seat In the Senate on March 5, 1877,
and was twice reelected.
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within the past month is the result of
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With the progress Of tho times inspire
them. There would follow enterprises
of all kinds; growth and prosperity and
the building up an imposing city
Sustain the Development Company,
back the, movement, lend your means
and efforts to strengthen it, and all will
be benefited.