The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
DEATH OF GEN. PHIL COOK.
Gov. NOTthen Issues a Proclamation
Full Of Praise.

Full OIL Praise,
A Sketch Of the Dead Secretary's
[ Life - Distinguished by Personal
( Courage, Devotion to Duty and Bril-
liant Services in the Wharf.-The De-
ceased Pure and Lofty in Character
and Devoted to His Country and
State-The Interment to Be Made at
Macon.
Atlanta, Ca, May 21.-Gov. Northen to-
day issued to following proclama tion on
the death of Gen. Philip Cook, secretary
OF state:
State Of Georgia, Executive Department
Atlanta, Ca, May 81. ls94-With deep sor-
row l announce the death of Gen. Philip
Cook, secretary OF state which occurred at
O'Clock this morning at his home in this city.
Gen. Cook had served his people with hdel-
ity and ability in every field of private and
Of public life, in peace and in war. He was
born in 1917 At the early age Of
IS he volunteered for perilous service
in the Seminole war. The following
year he again offered his services to defend
his state against the Creek Indians. Prior to
the clvll war he represented Sumter county in
the state Senate AS soon as his state jOlned
in the confederacy, he offered his sword to
his new country, and distinguished himself
throughout the war by his personal courage.
by his devotion to duty and by his brilliant
services as commanding oncer IN score Of
battles IN which he fought successfully
against tremendous odds. he was member
of the first constitutional convention to as
semble after the war, and so took an
early and efficient part in the restoration Of
his state to her former rank ana prosperity.
Five times he was elected to the House Of
Representatives. and sat in four congresses.
having been denied his his
election. Upon the death of Col. Nathan
Crawford Barnett, he was, by Gov. Cor
don, appointed to succeed to the secre-
taryshlp OF state on Feb, 10, 1890. This posi-
ton he held, having been twice elected by the
people, until his death
Throughout his long and honorable life
Gen Cook was DISTINGUISHED alike for his
preeminent services to his state and to his
country, and his pure and lofty character.
simple, strong, unstatned, faithful to every
duty. As he loved his people and served
them. so will they revere his memory and
seek to do honor to the hero who losing all
IN disastrous war, remained unwearled in
their service, and died in his old age still
laboring for them and holding them still as
the dearest object of his love,
He leaves US the legacy of his fame, the
memory OF a life Of simple loyalty and
devotion to his country service and
the lessons taught by such a life
of duty and its crown Of honor, the reverence
ana the deathless love of his people
In respect to his memory it Is ordered. that
the judges OF the supreme court and the
heads Of the several departments OF the state
government be and they are hereby appointed
an escort Of honor to accompany the body of
Gen. Cook to Macon, and attend the funeral
ceremonies.
1t is further ordered. that the capitol be
closed on Tuesday, the 2lnd inst, and that the
nag be lowered to halfmas
W. J. NoRTHEN, Governor.
SHOCK TO THE CITY.
The news of Gen. Cooks death was
shock to the whole city when it was an
nounced this morning He has been in
good health, and at supper last night was
not too indisposed to take his meal with
the family. His daughter, Mrs. w. L.
Peel, with whom he lived did not
suspect anything serious until she was
called during the night to his bedside
Then a physician was sent for, but the
general was dying before he arrived.
Congestion of the lungs, incident to his
exposure to the blizzard of Saturday
when he went out without his overcoat
was the cause of Gen. Cooks death.
He leaves two children, Mrs. Peel, of
Atlanta. and Philip Cook, Jr, who lives
on his fathers Lee county plantation.
His wife, who was Mrs. Sarah Lumpkin,
| died in 1889, and was buried in Rose Hill
| cemetery at Macon, where the remains of
the gallant old soldier and statesman will
belaid beside her tomorrow.
This afternoon at 6 o'clock funeral
services were held at the residence of
Mrs. Peel, DR.. ]. S. Hopkins officiating
Gov. Northen, the state house officials,
city officials, and the many friends of the
| departed, were present.
Tomorrow morning at 7:30 o'clock the
remains will be taken to Macon via the
Central road.
Gov. Northen will have to appoint a
| successor to Gen. Cook, to fill ont his I'M
expired term, but he will not take the
matter up for consideration uutil after
tomorrow. At present the only names
| presented for the appointment are those
OF Hon. William Clifton, of Darien, and
Judge Twiggs, of Albany.
D. B. SANFORD SUGGESTED.
NIilledgevine, Ga. May 21.-A strong
petition has been sent from this county
requesting Gov. Northen to appoint the
Hon. D. B Sanford secretary of state in
the place of Gen. Phil Cook. Judge San
ford is well known throughout Georgia as
man of ability, a tried democrat and
well worthy to occupy this position.
ALBANY HAS CANDIDATE.
Albany, Ga, May 21.-Ths news of
Gen. Phil Cooks death was received in
this city with great regret and sadness.
| During his long residence in Lee county
he was frequent visitor to Albany, and
had hundreds of warm friends here
1t is given out here to-day that Judge
r. p. Trippe, whose reputation as a
| iurist and statesman is so well known,
will be pressed as Gen. Cook successor.
! Judge Trippe is citizen of both Albany
| and Culloden, the latter place being his
present domicile, and his winters being
| spent here.
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