The great West., 1890-05-09

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
of his companions. They could not sup
port his weight and he dropped to the floor,
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. The limp
and helpless body was borne into the Office
of the station master, about twenty feet
away. Great excitement ensued, and al
though it was apparent that the senator was
dead half dozen messengers were imme-
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 OF DEATH.
A superficial examination only was posi-
BILE at the time, but this was sufficient to
satisfy the physicians that death resulted
from paralysis of the heart. The news was
telegraphed to the capitol and subsequently
spread like wild fire to all sections of the
city. Representatives Breckenridge, Caruth,
Stone and Others of the Kentucky congress
sional 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
ker and later in the evening were
embalmed. 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 a
willingness 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
making the arrangements. Whatever ar
the funeral, the body will be removed to
Lexington, KY, Senator Beck's home and
will be inferred there, where his wife and
son named George, who at present is some
where in Wyoming, but the telegraph has
been put to use and he will be informed of
his fathers death. The only other child
left by Mr.. Beck is his daughter Mrs. Good
loe. There were large number of callers
at the house during the evening.
H0NoRs TO THE DEAD.
WASHINGTON, Special.-The remains o
Senator Beck have been placed in casket,
and lie in the parlor of the home OF Repre-
sentative w. C. P. Breckinridge, 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
Blackburn will formulate resolutions to be
offered in the senate, and the senate will be
asked to adjourn over until Wednesday,
the funeral 10 take place in the SEN
ate chamber at l o'clock on Tuesday.
Representative Breckinridge will confer
with the speaker and, if possible, secure an
adjournment of the house from about 2
o'clock Monday until Wednesday. The
body will remain at Mr.. Breckinridge's
expected that Senator Blackburn will de-
liver an Grafton during the services in the
senate. They will then be taken to Lexing-
ton, KY, on a special train. At Lexington
they will be turned over to Gov. Buckner
and the state officials. DR.. w. A. Bartlett
Of the Presbyterian church will conduct the
services at the grave. They will take place
Beck'sson, who isin Wyoming, will meetthe
funeral party at Lexington. The list OF
honorary pail bearers is not absolutely set
tied upon but those so far selected are:
Ex-Attorney General A. 81. Garland, Judge L.
3. TrtMble, formerly representative In congress
superintendent Of the Louisville CourierJ our
nal: Col. Z. o. Washington, ex-Congressman
Philip B. Thompson, Jr., Mr.. w. r. Smith, su-
per1ntendent OF the botanical gardens and q
longtime friend Of the dead senator; Col J.
Fletcher johnson ofKentucky and Mr.. Blair Lee
Of this city.
The active pail bearers will be capitol po-
lice.
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.
TALMAGE's TRIBUTE.
New YORK, Special. Rev. T. D. Talmage
in his sermon to-day used these terms:
And yesterday my beloved friend, James B.
dead in the Washington depot. One Of the hnea most
magnificent souls ! ever knew. At times in
eloquence Demosthenes. The foe of all wrong;
the terror Of all political corruption and the
friend of God. How enjoyed his hospitalities
iii the classic spots arod6d beautiful Lexington,
and talked Of things pertaining to our beloved
country. "Oh." Mr.. Beck said, ''sometlmes we
public men get worldly and perhaps do not at
still you know the Bible is true and the only
hope for this world IL the gospel of Jesus Christ
was brought up under Henry Duncan of Roth
well, Scotland, and felt tho power of his min
istry. and have felt it all the way through
ALL ORDERLY.
Extensive SocialIstic Demonstra-
tions In Spanish Cities.