Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-24
THE DEAD SENATOR.
Taking the Remains of Senator Plumb
to Kansas For Intermcnt--Taik of tho
S,trc.aetnn

Succession.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l.--After the SCR
vices in the Senate, this afternoon, the
body Of Senator Plumbswas borne out TO be
taken to the railroad station. The body,
preceded by the congressional committees,
was then carried through the corridors to
the east front of the capitol and thence
carried down the many steps of the marble
stairway to the hearse. Following the re-
mains came the senators and representa-
tives who. formed by twos with Vice
president Morton at the head, accompanied
the body on foot to the station. The Presi-
dent and his cabinet and other distin-
guished persons were ushered to their
carriages and Joined the procession.
The march to the station occupied
little less than half an hour. The route
was through the capitol grounds to Penn
sylvania avenue, to Sixth street, to the
Pennsylvania railroad station. Crowds of
people passing OH the avenue stopped to
view the procession. Arriving at the sta
ton the members of the Senate and many
other friends of the dead senator went in
side and ranged themselves in two lines
along the side of the car in which the body
was to be placed. The caske., preceded by
the congressional committee, was then
conveyed to the car. The congressional
committees had special car for their use
during the trip.
lumbar express train which left the city
at 1926 o'clock The body is expected to
arrive at Emporia, Kan, Wednesday after
noon. The home funeral services are TO
take place on Thursday.
THE FLORAL DECORATIONS.
The floral decorations consisted of a
sheaf of palms and large bunch of
orchids, sent by Senator Quay; wreath of
white carnations and roses, from the Loyal
Legion of Washington City; n pillow of
Ivy, leaves, with the corners decorated with
friends here. Resting on the lid of the
casket was wreath Of white immortelles
from Chief Clerk Stocks of the treasury
department.
THE FUNERAL AT TOPEKA.
TOPEKA, KAN, Dec. 21.-Arrangements
were made to-day to hold funeral services
OF the capitol here over the remains of the
late Senator Plumb. Mrs. Plumb was
communicated with to-day by telegraph
and she has consented to the plan. The
funeral train will arrive in Kansas City
met by the state officers, led by Governor
Humphrey, who will accompany il to
Topeka. At Topeka the body will lie in
state for two hours, after which funeral
services will be held From Topeka tho
body will be conveyed TO Emporia. There
StrNlCeS ~ lne nome VIII ne neld thursday
morning and later at the First Congrega-
tional Church, after which the interment
will take place
INGALLS, SAID TO Re OUT or THE RACE.
TOPEKA, KAN, Dec. 2l.-The list of
probable Successors to the late Senator
Plumb is increasing rapidly. The candi-
dates most prominently mentioned are:
Chief Justice Albert ii. Horton, ex-Con-
gresham Il. N. Morrill,. ex-Congressman
;. r. Peters, George K. Peck, general solic-
itor Of the Santa Fe; Ex-Governor Thomas
a Osborn, Benjamin Simpson and George
Il. Anthony.
Justice Horton who has been more
prominently mentioned than any other
politician, stated this morning that under
no circumstances would lie accent the
position if il was rendered to him. A per-
sonal enmity between Governor Hum
nhrey and ex-senator Ingalls,, it is be
lieved, places Mr.. ingalls, out of the race
There is now some talk of Governor
Humphrey rcsigning, making Lieutenant
governor Felt governor. who could APP
point MIR. Humphrey Senator. Neither
Mr.. Humphrey nor Mr. Felt would consent
to be interviewed concerning this rumor.
Mr.. Humphrey said he would not even
consider the sitllation'at all until after the
obsequies and interment, and intimated
that any candidate who showed indecent
haste in pressing his claims would lose all
chance of apDOintmpnt