Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-12
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WAsH1NGrox, d. c., January11.-With a
vvbisDered expression Of thanks on his lips
and q weary attempt at smile fitting
over his blSnched face, Senator henna
Suddenly gave uD his long fight for lie az
about three o'clock this morning.
The end came suddenly aud quite uneX-
DeetedIv for DR. Sewers had LETT the
house late in the afternoon, believing tnaJ
the severe spasm Of the heart, Wnlch naq
racked the patient most Of the day, naq
been conquered Tor the time beiRg, and
that no fatal termination need oe feared, az
least for twenty-fOur hours.
As the night wore on the Senator became
Quiet and seemed at times TO De sleeping.
Occasionally a suppressed moan came from
him. but for the most part be remained
QuieSCent.
After midnight, DR.. Chiffon, who had
been constant in his attendance at the BED
side threw himself on a couch IN an adj
ioiuinQ room while Mrs. kenna and Mrs.
Jordan, the Senator's sister, renamed De-
side him.
patient reused himself and raising on his
elbow said to Mrs. Jordan; dot, give me
a glass OF water He drank little and
then purmuring family thanks, that will
DO sank back on his pillow,
AS he did so the watchers by ais bedside
noticed q slight tremOr OF the body and a
contraction of the muscles Of the face, ac-
companied by a slight gasping sound.
Alarmed by these symptoms Mrs JORDAN
Immediately su nmOued Dr. Chiffon. Wnen
the latter reached the bedside the heart
had stopDed: there was no pulse. The Sen
atOr who had fought Tor life so bravery
and cheerlully through long weeks Of SUI
fering was dead.
Although the family had for weeks real
lied there could be little chance Of recov-
ery. still they had hoped agaidst hope and
were especially Cheered by the improve
ment which set in three days ago. The
shock Of the death was therefore very great
and for 6 time all about the bedside were
stunned by the blow.
THE SENATOR'S FACE
IN death is still comparatively full and
shows few traces Of the intense suffering
khe passed through at times during the last
wseks OF his illness.
IL Through IL all be never once gave up
A0pancS lost the self command and mental
clearness, which were his most prominent
characteristicts in health. Until compelled
20 take 10 his bed in October he would
never admit that his ailment was serious,
and had il not been for his CarelessoeSs IN
following the advice of hls physicians II is
poSsib bic bis life might have been prolonged
Even when suffering intensely when very
weak. after one Of those attacks, he would
Insist on seeing Old friends who called al
the house TO inquire after MS health.
The funeral services over the remains OF
Senator Kenna in the Senate Chamber at
o'clock tomorrow, viii be the most impress
siye ever witnessed here. The full Cath
plic service will be performed, and large
humber OF Catholic digultaries and clergy
men will be la attendance.
All the Catholic clergy in Washington
nave been invited 10 be present, and lt is
likely many will come from Baltimore and
other nearby points IN order 70 witness
the sad but beautiful ceremonial Cardl-
nal Gibbons viii be chief celebrant IN the
rites. assisted by Bishop keane and full
complement Of Priests and AcOlytes. 10 is
expected that twenty Priests will partici-
pate. Cardinal Gibbons viii deliver an
address.
President Harrison, the members Of his
Cabinet. the Supreme Court and members
Of the Diplomatic Corps are also expected
70 be present.
President Harrison and Kenna were
warm friends and among the first messages
Of coincidence received by Mrs henna
this morning was one from the White
expressing deep sorrow az the death OF
the Senator and profound sympathy with
the bereaved widow and children have
been pouring in on Mrs. keuna who has
borne up under the terrible blow she has
received in a most heroic manner.
THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
are practically In charge Of Senators Black
burn. who was a devoted friend Of the de-
ceased. Mrs. kenna expressed her ac-
ouiesceuce in any arrangements Senator
Black burn might make.
Immediately after the ceremonies in the
Senate CHAMBER the remains will be con-
veyed TO the Sixth street railroad station,
where they will be placed on the catatalQue
in the combination car. Here they viii re-
main under guard of a detachment Of cap
ltOl police until the funeral train departs
| For Charleston.
The funeral train will consist Of an en-
Fine, three Pullman cars ard the COm0ina-
Con car, in which the remains viii be
ulaced. The latter car viii be GpprOprl-
afely draped. The funeral train viii run
as the second section OF the regular CheSa-
Deake and OHIO train, which leaves here
IA 1l.l0 O'CLOCK tomorrow night II viii
roach Charleston about noon on Friday.
The burial will not take place until Satur-
day morning.
The seat which Senator Kenna occupied
10 the Senate up to the time OF his illness
aab been assigned 70 Senator Brice, of
OAio. Itis on the second row from the
rear, about the center Of the Democratic
ddb
Khen the Senate assembled this morn
nd this seat was draped in black in ac-
cOrtdance with custom.
No member Of either Senate or House
nadia larger circle Of devoted friends thaS
Senator Kenna. Throughout his illness
an those who were likely 20 know OF his
,ondAtion were asked "a thousand times a
iay 4 ow he was. To-day az the Capitol
axprelssions Of sincere SOrr0w were on
svervA lip over the news Of his death.
Sen ktor Faulkner expects TO arrive here
in The Nmorning 70 accompany the remains
70 Chak kleStOn.
NTHE SENATE