The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-05-08
SENATOR BECK DEAD
Heart Disease Causes the
Death of the Well Known
Kentucky Statesman.
Senator BeCk's Health Broke
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-
panled by his daughter, Mrs. Goodloe, wife
OF Maj Goodloe, of the United States ma
-rine corps. He got off the train with the
.res oil the passengers and walked with his
:daAghter the entire length of the platform
anu through the gate leading to the station
proper. He seemed to walk with an effort
and 10 breathe with labor, but these symp-
tons were the usual accompaniments of .ex-
eftion 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 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
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-
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 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 III 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
meeting tomorrow for the purpose Of
making the arrangements. Whatever ar
rangements may be made as to the time of
the funeral, the body will be removed to
Lexington, KY, Senator Beck's home. and
will be inferred there, where his wife and
one daughter lie buried. Mr.. Beck left a
son named Gen1 ge who at present is some
where inw wyoming, but the telegraph has
kcerualt 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 a large number of callers
at the house during the evening.
HoNoRs TO THE DEAD.
WASHINGTON, Special.-~The remains
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 | o'clock on Tuesday.
Representative Breckenridge 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
until lust before the funeral services. 1t is
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 special train. At Lexington
thev 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
not later than noon Thursday. Senator
Beck'sson, who is in Wyoming, will meet the
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. H. Garland, Judge L.
s. Trimble formerly representative in congress
from the Paducah (Ky.l district; o. O.. Stealy.
superintendent of the Louisville CourierJ our
nal Col L O. Washingt9n' M ex'Go9gre$Sm gnifs IAN an
perntendent of the botanical gardens and a
ong-t time friend Of the dead senator; Col. j.
Fletcher Johnson ofKentucky and Mr.. BairLee
Of this city.
The active pail bearers will be capitol po-
lice.
GENERAL REGRET
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-
TAEMAGE's TRTBOTE:
NEW YORK, Special. Rev. I. d Talmag'
In his sermon to-day used these terms: :
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