The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-14
Samuel ). RandalI's Death In the
Dawn Of Sunday Morning.
Its Announcement Received with
Universal Regret.
Messrs. Reed, Mills and Carlisle
Speak of the Deceased.

watch over the dying man during the night
| A few moments before his death, he opened
his eyes. and looking tenderly at his wife
who knelt over him, said in a low ton,
Mother" word instinct with all the fond
est recollections of their long and happ,
| married life and by which he always called
his wife when none but the family we're near
| He looked into her eyes as IL he was abou
| to say more, but seemed TO have no strength
left. In few moments he passed away.
Mr.. Randalps death was painless and he
was unconcious during the greater part oi
| his last hours. There were intervals wher
| from the intelligent and steady gaze whicl
| he directed at those about him, he must have
| been conscious, but he seemed unable Il
| speak and the word "mother" was the onl,
| one he uttered for hours preceding his
death. This word he murmured so low thai
| the only one who recognized what he sale
was his daughter, who was kneeling just be
| hind him.
Mr. RandalPs death was expected an,
time during the past three days. and hisfam
ily ana friends knew he could not last mucl
longer, Inc physicians informed the family
that death might occur at almost any hour
Last night they told Mrs. Randall that hi:
endurance could not prolong life through an
other day. Friday night was q bad one fol
the sick man. He had several sinking spells
from which he rallied, to the astonishment
of his physicians. These left him weaker
and when Saturday morning came, it was
evident that his extraordinary vitality had
almost left him. He rested easily and COM
tortably during the early part of the day, and
the doctor was encouraged to hope he might
live several days. He took some nourish-
ment and dozed off without any difficulty.
Shortly after three o'clock in the afternoon,
marked change was noticed. He seemed
almost to sink away. This spell was worse
than any OF the preceding, and it was
thought the end was at hand. All the men,
Ders OF the family were present., also DR..
Ma Ian, who attended Mr.. Randall through
out his illness. Dr. N. S. Lincoln, consult
ing physician, and Postmaster General Wan
amaker were hastily summoned. They re-
mained around the bedside, expecting that
each moment would be the last, until six
from the state of collapse. 1t left him with
very little strength, and DR.. Mallan became
convinced that he could hardly live through
the night DR.. Lincoln left shortly after six
O'Clock and the others remained with the
SICK man. There was little or no change
growing weaker. Young Samuel Randall
went to neighbor's house to sleep, and was
hastily summoned about o'clock in the
morning when the doctor informed the
family that Mr.. Randall could not live un-
I'll daylight. He was in a state of semi
$50 O'Clock he had another sinking spell but
afterward his mind became more clear and
bright. The sick man lay in the front room
OF the second story of his modest home.
Death came from exhaustion. Around him
were Mrs. Randall, Miss Susan Randall,
Mrs. Lancaster his married daughter and
her husband, Samuel Randall, Jr., his BROTH
er DIR. Mallan, Post Master General Wana-
maker andthe household servants. The shock
was especially severe to Mrs Randall and her
daughter Susan, who, rejecting all offers of
assistance, have nursed the husband and
father through his illness Of almost two
Mr.. Randalfs illness dAtets back abon five
years, when DR.. Thomas +. Mallan who
attended him throughout his later Illness
was called in to treat him for gout July 9
1888, Mr.. Randall was suddenly seized with
violent diarrhGa and hemorrhage during the
night, due to his eating dish of ice cream
and berries during the day. This hemorr-
hage was so severe as to completely PROSTATE
him and his life was in imminent danger DIR,
Mallan says that for some time previous
to this Mr. Randall was troubled with what
he supposed was hemerrhoids. This dia-
rrhoal attack caused his disease to assume
an active form and it was found that he was
suffering from an extensive and maligant alb
scess. This caused serious hemOrrhages
which greatly depleted his system and left
him weak and emaciated. Mr. Randall put
himself permanently under the physicians
ly while he was in this city. DR.. N. S. Lin
coin, a physician of high repute in this city
was called into consultation occasionally.
MIR. Randall rallied, grew stronger and was
getting on fairly well until last February
when he had severe rigor, brought on prob
ably by the weather. This rigor was accom-
panied by severe abdominal pains and symp-
TOMS OF peritonitis. From this time exhaust
ton began to set in and the sick mans course
was downward. Speticemia was present
ana cnlll and severe diarrhea about two
weeks ago brought the case to a critical
state.
Up to short time ago Mr.. Randall had
confidence in his ability to pull through his
sickness and told a Congressional visitor he
tnought ne was mending and would be able
TO resume his Congressional duties. About
Two months ago he joined the Metropolitan
Presbyterian church on Capitol Hill. Dr.
Chester, the pastor, will probably conduct
the funeral services in this city.
Inc news OF Mr.. Randalps death became
quite generally known during the day. 1t
was expected and was not so much of a
shock as it otherwise would have
been. A large number of persons called at
lne RESIDENCE during the day to express con-
dolence. They were received by Mr.. Lam
caster the son-in-law. The President and
MIS-. harrison sent basket of flowers with
note expressing their deep sympathy with
tne family. Speaker Reed called during the
afternoon to express his regrets and learn
the wishes Of the family in regard to the
funeral services.
Among other callers were Secretary Blaine
ex-senator Ferry of Michigan, who stood
next 70 MI. Randall during the electoral
count proceedings, ex-Speaker Carlisle and
Representatives Breckenridge of Kentucky,
ana springer OF Illinois. Sergeant-at-Arms
Holmes LOOK charge of the remains for the
House Oh Representatives. They were en-
Dalmeu ana placed in casket in the room in
w T. tAI 10
man presentg lifelike appearance. except
that he is emaciated and wasted to a remark.
able degree.
The funeral will take place Thursday
morning. The arrangements will be in
charge OF congressional committee to be
appointed IomOrroW morning. Mrs. Randall
prefers that the services be held In the church
of which Mr.. Randall was a member. and
not in the House of Representatives.. Nine
or ten O'Clock will be the hour fixed for the
services. After the ceremonies, the funeral
party will take special train over the Penn
sylvania railroad to Philadelphia. whe re- the
interment will take place In the Randall
family vault in Laurel Hill Cemeterv, Erief
speeches will be delivered there.
EExpression Of regret at Mr.. RandalPs
tive Roger O. Mills said; "Mr. Randall had
more of the elements of leadership than anv
man / have come in contact with since have
been in public life"
Speaker Reed said: ut would he uselass
to try to express in few words the sensa ~
ereat loss we all feel in Mr. RandalpS dso+I
NV esteem for him was very great 7 have
always had and expressed the highest adm;
ration for his steadfastness land conrsge Ho
was a good friend, brave man and a States.
man beyond reproach;
Mr.. Carlisle said: 81 have ALWAYS reUarded
Mr.. Randall as an honest man, In nnhiic
life he was undoubtedly a man wba bad
strong convictions and the courage to stand
by them. | think his death a great loss ~
his party and country. He deserves m he
remembered for a great many important nub.
lie services"
Samuel J. Randall.
Samuel jackson Randall was born in Phil
adelphia, October 10. 1928. He was the son
of well known lawyer and Democratic noIi
tician of Philadelphia. Mr.. Randall was ed.
ucated as a merchant. After being fon,
times elected to the city council and once T r.
| the state senate. he was sent to CongreSSs
taking his seat December 7, 1868 He bo,
| since represented without intermission as IN
| only Democratic district in the city of PbiIo
| delphia. He served on the Committees 90 90
rules, banking and elections. In iS75 III III
| speeches against the force bill gave him d;S
| tinction. He was elected speaker in ,S7S S,s
serving in that capacity until March 4 1881
| Mr.. Randall bore conspicuous part IN 70 III
debates as the leader of the proctionist win,
| of the Democratic party. His wife IL
daughter of Aaron Ward, of New York =