Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-21

all appearances was dead. having tnls
in mind, Mrs. Plumb did not wish the
body embalmed until it was absolutely
certain that her husband was dead.
The receipt Of this telegram caused
much unavailing regret. The Under
taker, however, was positively OF the
opinion that there could 6e no reason TO
doubt the fact that death had occurred
before he had undertaken the discharge
of his function, and proof Of his as
Sertion he said that In addition TO the
physicians statement to the effect,
there was undisputable evidence oi
death in the fact that no blood flowed
from the arteries, when they were
opened in the course Of the emoalmlng
process.
Arrangements were made for the ap-
pOiltment of Committees frOu the Sen
ate and House.
Senator Plumb was born in Delaware
county, Ohio, October II, 1sj7, so that
be was in his tifty-fourth year at the
time of his death.
Undoubtedly Senator Plumb has sue
ceeded in stamping his strong individu-
ality upon the Legislative history OF the
United States in more permanent char
acter than have the majarity OF his col
leagues.
Senator Plumb'S social qualities were
highly esteemed in Washington and his
presencewas always appreciated at social
gatherings, aud at the Clubs Of which
he was a member. His interests were
large, for Senator Plumb was wealthy
man and in addition TO his Senatorial
duties, he was actively concerned in
railroad and industrial enterprises and
was widely known in financial circles as
an indefatigi0le promoter.
At 10 o'clock tomorrow morning the
body will be removed from the apart
mentS lately occupied, TO the marble
room IN the Senate wing OF the
Capitol. 1t will be escorted by
the Capitol police, in charge OF
the Sergeant-at-Arms. At quarter
past 1 o'clock the body will be
removed from the marble room to the
Senate chamber, where quarter OF an
hour later funeral services will be held,
conducted by Rev. j. G. Butler, Chap
lain of the Senate.
The following named persons have
been invited to attend the services In
the Senate chamber:
The President, the members OF the
Cabinet, the Chief justices nd ASSoci-
ate Justices of the Suprs-Pe Court,
members of the House Of representa-
tives, the diplomatic CORDS the General
commanding the army and the Senior
Admiral OF the Navv,
Other friends Of the late Senator in
this city have been invited to the gal
lery Of the Senate.
At half past two the body will be
taken TO the Pennsylvania railroad
station escorted by Committee OF the
House and the members Of the Senate
on foot.
The Committee on the part Of the Senate
will be Senators PETER, Dolph, Paddock,
Ransom and PascO.
The following is the committee appointed
by Speaker Crisp to represent the House:
Messrs Funston, Of Kansas; DOckery, OF
Missouri: Savers, of Texas; Breckenridge,
Of Kentucky; Henderson, Of Iowa; Cogs-
well of Massachusetts, ara Peele, or Ar
kansas.
Some of the above named members were
appointed without being consulted The
list therefore may be changed tomorrow
Private Secretary HalArd called at the
late Senator's residence during the evening
10 express 20 his friends the condolences or
the President
Secretary Rusk was also among the call
ers.
''The death Of Senator Plumb will prove
an irreparable loss TO the Republicans OF
Kansas" said Representative Simpson, OF
Kansas, TO Post reporter tonight, land 1t
will De difficult matter to find man TO
take his place
Speaking OF Mr. Plumb's probable sue
cesSor, Mr.. Simpson said that it would I'M
d0uotedly be a Republican appointed by
Governor Humphrey, who would serve
during this entire Congress. The result
will be," said Mr. Simpson, "that the new
Senator will represent Governor Hum
phrey and not tho people, Mr.. Simpson
did not consider il likely that Mr.. ingalls,
would receive the appointment.
In reply 70 questions by Post reporter,
Senator PETER said he had no means OF
knowing who would be his new colleague
in the Senate but he could tell of number
of gentlemen who would be mentioned Tor
the vacancy.
Among them were George K. Peck, Geo.
T. Anthony, ex- Governor Osborne, eX-Gov-
ernor Crawford, Mr.. Burton and others.
All Of them were very popular men, and
any one Of them would make a good Sen
atOr.
Mr. PETER did not think that Senator
ingalls, would seek the appointment.