Career
At the time of his election, he was listed as being 30 years old, a rancher, and a native of Missouri. He was assigned to the standing committees on claims and on agriculture. He died October 1, 1899 in his rooms.
He suffered a sudden hemorrhage and collapsed with his head hanging out the window of his room.
A contemporary report said that he bled "ore than a bucketful of blood" onto the sidewalk below before the police broke into his lodging, finding the body still warm.
